124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1102		LR 1086(01)
	An Act To Establish the Maine Science Advisory Board
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Smith of Piscataquis
	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		$20,750	$20,750	$20,750	$20,750
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$20,750	$20,750	$20,750	$20,750
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Legislature will require additional General Fund appropriations of $20,750 annually beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 for the per diem and expenses of the members of the Maine Science Advisory Board and other costs associated with the board.  Additional funding above these amounts may be required for the costs of providing staff assistance to the board.  The need for additional funding will depend on the total workload assigned to existing legislative staff.