123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 601		LR 751(01)
	Resolve, To Direct the Bureau of General Services To Develop a Purchasing Pool for Political Subdivisions of the State and School Administrative Units
	Fiscal Note for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Perry, J. of Penobscot
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			2007-08	2008-09	Projections 2009-10	Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$112,652	$146,148	$146,148	$146,148
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$112,652	$146,148	$146,148	$146,148
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Directing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to develop and administer a centralized purchasing pool for political subdivisions of the state and school administrative units to buy motor vehicles at reduced costs will require a General Fund appropriation of $112,652 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $146,148 annually thereafter beginning in fiscal year 2008-09.  This appropriation will provide funds for two Buyer II positions and general operating expenses required to develop and administer the proposed centralized statewide purchasing pool.