132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1656 LR 588(02)
An Act to Facilitate Compliance with Federal Immigration Law by State and Local Government Entities
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Judiciary
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 $0 $285,256 $296,422 $323,907
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $285,256 $296,422 $323,907
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
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Office of the Attorney General of $285,256 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one Assistant Attorney General position, one part-time Attorney General Detective position and related costs to administer and enforce the provisions of this legislation.