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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 2085 |
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LR 2832(03) |
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An Act to Update
Maine's Domestic Violence and Stalking Laws |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (S-528) |
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Committee: Judiciary |
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| Fiscal Note |
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Current biennium savings - General Fund
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase – Other Special Revenue Funds |
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| Correctional and
Judicial Impact Statements |
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This bill adds a
requirement to the stalking, terrorizing and harassment laws for Class C, D
and E crimes that the person must have consciously disregarded a substantial
risk that the person's speech would place a reasonable person in fear of
bodily injury. It is unclear how many
individuals may not be convicted of a Class C crime who otherwise
would have been. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for
a single year is $55,203. No appropriations are reduced in this bill to
reflect potential cost savings to the Department of Corrections.
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 fines will increase General Fund or other
dedicated revenue by minor amounts. |
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