132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 861 LR 2150(02)
An Act Related to the Work of the Public Advocate
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase – Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases does not require additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines and filing fees will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission and the Office of the Attorney General from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.