130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1715 LR 2007(02)
An Act To Amend the Laws Prohibiting Teachers, Employees and Other Officials from Engaging in Sexual Activity with Students
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Modifies Class C crimes.
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fine and/or fee revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill modifies an existing Class C crime regarding sexual activity with students. It is unclear whether additional individuals will now be convicted of a Class C crime who otherwise would not have been. The Department of Corrections has not indicated the need for additional funding at this time and no funding is included in the bill.