Approved: 02/15/19

129th MAINE LEGISLATURE LD 279 LR 681(01)

An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill Sponsor: Sen. Davis, Sr. of Piscataquis Committee: Judiciary Fiscal Note Required: Yes

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement

Projections Projections FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Net Cost (Savings) General Fund $1,000,939 $1,334,585 $1,334,585 $1,334,585

Appropriations/Allocations General Fund $1,000,939 $1,334,585 $1,334,585 $1,334,585

Fiscal Detail and Notes The Judicial Department will require General Fund appropriations of $1,000,939 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,334,585 in fiscal year 2020-21 to increase the per diem rate paid to jurors from $15 to $50.

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