124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 969		LR 343(01)
	An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Children's Growth Council
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Berry of Bowdoinham
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this council are projected to be $1,285 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $2,570 in fiscal year 2010-11 and thereafter.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $20,000 annually in fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11 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 Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing budgeted resources.