128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 703		LR 1746(02)
	An Act To Address Marine Debris Resulting from Commercial Activities
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Marine Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $1,375 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $1,375 in fiscal year 2018-19. The Legislature's budget includes approximately $7,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $10,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 for legislative studies. Whether these 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 staffing assistance to the study during the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Any additional costs for the departments and agencies with members appointed to the study are assumed to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.