125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 429		LR 1166(02)
	An Act To Clarify the Role of the Public Advocate
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Authorizing the Office of Public Advocate (OPA) to represent and promote the interests of the public in appropriate proceedings of the Legislature and regional or national forums including those pertaining to independent system operators or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may result in minor increased costs which the OPA can absorb within existing budgeted resources.  Repealing the Railroad Crossing Information Council will relieve the OPA of the burden of serving on the council and may result in minor savings to the OPA.