132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1846 LR 1147(01)
An Act to Amend the Law Governing Notification to Vehicle Owners and Lienholders When a Vehicle Is Towed or Left Without Permission on Residential or Business Property
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Cluchey of Bowdoinham
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund $181,128 $146,301 $150,657 $155,171
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $181,128 $146,301 $150,657 $155,171
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 filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time. The collection of additional filing fees will increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of the Secretary of State will require Highway Fund allocations of $181,128 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $146,301 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one Office Specialist II position and related costs to administer and process the documents.