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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1101 |
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LR 1299(01) |
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An Act to Address
the Limited Availability of Counsel in Courts to Represent Indigent Parties
in Matters Affecting Their Fundamental Rights |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Carney of Cumberland |
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Committee: Judiciary |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2024-25 |
FY 2025-26 |
FY 2026-27 |
Projections FY 2027-28 |
Projections FY 2028-29 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
$254,860 |
$1,533,828 |
$1,552,706 |
$1,588,760 |
$1,625,968 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
$254,860 |
$1,533,828 |
$1,552,706 |
$1,588,760 |
$1,625,968 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill includes
ongoing General Fund appropriations of $254,860 in fiscal year 2024-25,
$1,533,828 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,552,706 in fiscal year 2026-27 to
address the limited availability of qualified counsel to provide counsel for
indigent clients. |
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