126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 95 LR 227(01)
Resolve, To Create the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Maker of Calais
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Legislative Cost/Study
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $2,500 in fiscal year 2013-14.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $10,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 for legislative studies.  Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Education and to the Department of Health and Human Services associated with each Commissioner or the commissioner's designees serving on the task force can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.