122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1299 LR 1545(01)
Resolve, To Establish the Commission to Study the Efficiency of State Business Assistance Services
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor:  Rep. Moody of Manchester
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current Costs - Legislative Study
Legislative Study
The projected costs to fund the general operating expenses of the Commission to Study the Efficiency of State Business Assistance Services are $3,080 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.
Additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development to review all state-funded business assistance services can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources.