126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1837 LR 2825(02)
An Act To Provide Former Employees of the Maine Military Authority the Ability To Sue for Severance Pay
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill prohibits the State and the Maine Military Authority from raising the defense of sovereign immunity in a civil action brought to collect severance pay.  The amount of severance pay is approximately $1.2 million based upon the affected employees' salary and years of service.