131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 582 LR 439(02)
An Act to Enhance Certain Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes a new Class C crime; increases correctional and judicial costs. The bill changes one crime from Class D to Class C. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.

The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fine revenue associated with increasing the class of crime for the prohibited possession of a firearm by certain persons will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.