Approved: 03/12/25
LD LR 1299(01)
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Projections
FY 2027-28
Projections
FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $254,860 $1,533,828 $1,552,706 $1,588,760 $1,625,968
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $254,860 $1,533,828 $1,552,706 $1,588,760 $1,625,968
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
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.
132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
An Act to Authorize Alternative Court Appointment of Counsel
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Carney of Cumberland
Committee: Not Referred
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
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