132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 981 LR 739(02)
An Act to Provide Electronic Notification to Victims of Crimes
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $244,000 $124,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $244,000 $124,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Corrections of $244,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $124,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one-time funding to support activities by the sheriffs, collectively through a statewide association of sheriffs, to develop, support and maintain an automated crime victims notification system to be used in jails, county correctional facilities and regional correctional facilities.
Any additional costs to the Department of Corrections from serving on the advisory committee are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.