126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 986		LR 49(02)
	Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Long-term Care Facilities
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study commission are projected to be $4,000 in fiscal year 2013-14.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $10,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 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.  The additional costs of providing staff assistance to the study commission can be absorbed by the Legislature utilizing existing budgeted resources.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.