131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2210 LR 2621(02)
An Act to Establish a Civil Rights Unit and a Civil Rights Review Panel Within the Office of the Attorney General and Require Ongoing Enhanced Civil Rights Training for Civil Rights Officers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Judiciary
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 $0 $193,594 $237,236 $245,268
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $193,594 $237,236 $245,268
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill creates a civil rights unit within the Office of the Attorney General to promote and advance protections under the Maine Civil Rights Act. The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Office of the Attorney General of $193,594 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Assistant Attorney General position and one Paralegal position beginning September 1, 2024 to coordinate cases, education, outreach and reporting related to the Maine Civil Rights Act.