126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1833		LR 2820(02)
	An Act To Improve Workers' Compensation Protection for Injured Workers Whose Employers Have Wrongfully Not Secured Workers' Compensation Insurance
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The projected costs for the per diem and expenses for the two legislators serving on the working group are projected to be $500 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $500 in fiscal year 2014-15.  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.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Workers' Compensation Board to convene a working group to conduct the required study and submit the required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.