124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 236		LR 416(01)
	An Act To Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Percy of Phippsburg
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			2009-10	2010-11	Projections 2011-12	Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$125,000	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$125,000	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The estimated cost of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women is $125,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $120,000 on-going for each fiscal year, thereafter.  These amounts assume one position, the Executive Director, as required by the law and All Other expenses of the commission members and general opearting expenses.
	When the Commission on Women was fully funded in fiscal year 1990-91, it had 3 authorized positions and an operating budget of $120,000.  The amounts required by the new commission will depend on the decision of the commission.
	The estimated annual expenses of the 17 commission members for 4 meetings each year is $13,600.  Other operating expenses will depend on the availability of office space and activities and publications of the commission.