125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1705		LR 2353(02)
	Resolve, To Create the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this task force are projected to be $2,430 in fiscal year 2012-13, assuming 4 task force meetings.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 for studies to be conducted during the interim after the 2nd Regular Session.  Whether this amount is 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 Education and the Department of Health and Human Services associated with department representatives serving on the task force can be absorbed within the departments' existing budgeted resources.