124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1015		LR 1478(01)
	Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Replacement of Aging and Outdated Long-term Care Facilities
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Marrache of Kennebec
	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 $3,450 in fiscal year 2009-10.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $20,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 for legislative studies.  Whether the amount is sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services will incur additonal costs to serve on the study commission.  These costs can be absorbed by the department within existing budgeted resources.