Maine 2023 2023-2024 Regular Session

Maine Senate Bill LD1449 Introduced / Fiscal Note

Filed 05/05/2023

                    Approved: 05/05/23
LD 1449	LR 824(01)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Current biennium savings - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Eliminates Class C crimes; decreases correctional and judicial costs. The current average cost of incarcerating one 
individual for a single year is $55,203.
There may be some minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of felony cases that will no 
longer be filed in the court system.
Reductions in the collection of fines will decrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Violations of Condition of Release
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Beebe-Center of Knox
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
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