OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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SB-38
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND DIVISION OF PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES.
OFA Fiscal Note
Agency Affected |
Fund-Effect |
FY 12 $ |
FY 13 $ |
Pub. Defender Serv. Com. |
GF - Savings |
5,000 |
5,000 |
Note: GF=General Fund
Explanation
The bill will result in a savings of less than $5,000 to the Public Defenders Services Commission by exempting public defenders from paying a fee for copies obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to inflation.