125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1477		LR 1866(02)
	An Act To Protect Owners of Real Property
	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 are projected to be $4,690 in fiscal year 2011-12.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2011-12 for legislative studies.  Whether this 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 the Attorney General can absorb the minor additional costs of participation on the study committee within existing budgeted resources.
	The Legislature will be able to absorb the costs of providing staff assistance to the study committee during the interim between legislative sessions.