121st Maine Legislature
		Office of Fiscal and Program Review
		LD 214
		An Act to Streamline Utility Consumer Advocacy
		LR 0974(01)
		Fiscal Note for Original Bill
		Sponsor: Rep. Glynn
		Committee: Utilities and Energy
		Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill abolishes the Office of the Public Advocate, will terminate all functions and lay off all personnel.  This will eliminate all costs and all assessed revenues.  It also directs the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on November 1, 2003 on recommendations to replace the functions of the former Office of the Public Advocate.  One-time costs for staff and consulting to conduct this study may be required.