126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 986		LR 49(04)
	Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Long-term Care Facilities
	Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " " to Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Goodall of Sagadahoc
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	This amendment reduces the general operating expenses of this study commission by $1,000 in fiscal year 2013-14.  As amended, the costs of the study commission are projected to be $3,000 in fiscal year 2013-14.  The Legislative Council has approved this study commission for funding from the Legislature's budget for studies.  The additional costs of providing staff assistance to the study commission can be absorbed by the Legislature utilizing existing budgeted resources.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.