126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 375		LR 709(02)
	An Act To Require the State To Enforce Spousal Support Obligations in the Same Manner as Child Support Obligations
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Judiciary
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study committee are projected to be $3,000 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.  The additional costs of providing staffing assistance to the study committee can be absorbed by the Legislature utilizing existing budgeted resources.