SP0725, LD 1811, item 3, Document Text

Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the summary and inserting the following:

‘Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §157, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. III, §2, is further amended to read:

A. The Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, shall appoint to the District Court 36 40 judges. At least one judge must be appointed from each district who is a resident of a county in which the district lies, except that in District 3 there must be 2 judges appointed who are residents of a county in which the district lies; in District 6 there must be 2 judges appointed who are residents of a county in which the district lies; and in District 9 there must be 2 judges appointed who are residents of a county in which the district lies. Four judges must be appointed to the District Court and assigned in a manner that ensures geographic distribution and the ability of the court to address drug-related criminal matters expeditiously. Each District Court Judge has a term of office of 7 years.

To be eligible for appointment as a District Judge, a person must be a member of the bar of the State. The term "District Judge" includes the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge.

Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Administration - Attorney General 0310

Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for 4 Assistant Attorney General positions that will be dedicated to prosecuting drug crimes.

GENERAL FUND 2013-14 2014-15

POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
0.000 4.000

Personal Services
$0 $327,180

All Other
$0 $19,764

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $346,944

ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2013-14 2014-15

GENERAL FUND
$0 $346,944

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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $346,944

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for 4 District Court Judge positions, 4 Deputy Marshal positions and 4 Assistant Clerk positions and related costs to address drug-related criminal matters.

GENERAL FUND 2013-14 2014-15

POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
0.000 12.000

Personal Services
$0 $1,167,132

All Other
$0 $111,000

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,278,132

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2013-14 2014-15

GENERAL FUND
$0 $1,278,132

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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $1,278,132

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

Drug Enforcement Agency 0388

Initiative: Provides funding for 14 Investigative Agent positions from the General Fund and funding for training and costs associated with conducting investigations from Other Special Revenue Funds.

GENERAL FUND 2013-14 2014-15

All Other
$0 $1,465,090

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,465,090

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2013-14 2014-15

All Other
$0 $227,033

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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $227,033

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2013-14 2014-15

GENERAL FUND
$0 $1,465,090

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$0 $227,033

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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $1,692,123

SECTION TOTALS 2013-14 2014-15

GENERAL FUND
$0 $3,090,166

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$0 $227,033

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SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $3,317,199

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SUMMARY

This amendment is a minority report. It provides that the 4 new judge positions are appointed to the District Court and assigned in a manner that ensures geographic distribution and the ability of the court to address drug-related criminal matters expeditiously.

The amendment also adds a General Fund appropriation for the appointment of the 4 new judges and their support staff.

FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED

(See attached)

SP0725 LD 1811	Session - 126th Maine Legislature C "B", Filing Number S-499, Sponsored by		LR 2762 Item 3
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GENERAL FUND	2013-14	2014-15
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT	0.000	4.000
Personal Services	$0	$327,180
All Other	$0	$19,764

GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$0	$346,944

ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE
DEPARTMENT TOTALS	2013-14	2014-15

GENERAL FUND	$0	$346,944

DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS	$0	$346,944

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS	2013-14	2014-15
All Other	$0	$227,033

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL	$0	$227,033

SECTION TOTALS	2013-14	2014-15

GENERAL FUND	$0	$3,090,166
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS	$0	$227,033

SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS	$0	$3,317,199