126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1064		LR 637(02)
	Resolve, To Establish the Task Force on Independence from Public Assistance
	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 task force are projected to be $7,500 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 associated with providing staff assistance to the task force during the interim between legislative sessions can be absorbed by the Legislature utilizing existing budgeted resources.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services will incur some additional costs related to serving on the Task Force on Independence from Public Assistance as well as providing information and assistance to the task force.  These costs can be absorbed by the department within existing budgeted resources.
	Any additional costs incurred by the Maine State Housing Authority related to providing information and assistance to the Task Force on Independence from Public Assistance can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.