124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1068		LR 1042(02)
	An Act To Extend the Summer Tourism Season and Thereby Increase Sales Tax Revenues by Requiring that the School Year in Maine Begin After Labor Day
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			2009-10	2010-11	Projections 2011-12	Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$150,000	$0	$0	$0
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$150,000	$0	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 to the Maine Community College System for the costs associated with the requirement that classes not commence until after Labor Day.  This estimate includes such costs to the System as re-printing of catalogues, brochures and fliers and staff time to amend schedules, reschedule faculty and class space and other administrative expenses.