131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 155 LR 720(02)
An Act Regarding Community-based Services for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,000,000 $1,148,504 $1,147,037 $1,151,612
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,000,000 $1,148,504 $1,147,037 $1,151,612
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes an ongoing General Fund appropriation of $1,000,000 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to the Department of Corrections for local or regional communities to support the creation and implementation of plans to increase programs and services available to juveniles in the locality or region.  The bill also includes a General Fund appropriation of $148,504 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Department of Corrections for one Public Service Coordinator II position and related costs to implement and administer the grant program.
Any additional costs to the Departments of Health and Human Services and Corrections to take part in a working group to support juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.