129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1516 LR 1943(01)
An Act To Improve Efficiency in Communication in the Court System
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Moonen of Portland
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $202,530 $132,530 $132,530 $132,530
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $202,530 $132,530 $132,530 $132,530
Fund Detail by Section
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
$202,530 $132,530 $132,530 $132,530
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill requires the judicial branch to develop and implement a text message notification system to provide information regarding pending court cases to involved parties. The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $202,530 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $132,530 in fiscal year 2020-21 for this purpose.