122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1209 LR 0955(01)
Resolve, To Create the Task Force To Study Commercial Lobster Fishing in Offshore Waters
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett of Cumberland
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current Costs - Legislative Study
Legislative Study
The projected costs to fund the general operating expenses of this Task Force to Study Commercial Lobster Fishing in Offshore Waters are $3,260 in fiscal year 2005-06.  The Legislature's proposed Part I budget includes $30,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $20,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 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.