125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 530 LR 1184(02)
An Act To Allow Alternative Delivery Methods for Locally Funded School Construction Projects 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services may require additional General Fund appropriations to support one Architect postion if a significant number of schools pursue alternative delivery for school construction projects.  The amount of additional funding required, if any, will depend on the number of projects and cannot be estimated at this time.  
This legislation may also have a significant fiscal impact on the Department of Education associated with providing staff to serve on the review panel.  The ability of the Department of Education to absorb these costs within existing resources can not be determined at this time and will depend on the number of local-only school construction projects undertaken by school administrative units using the alternative delivery methods specified in this bill.