126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1174		LR 302(01)
	Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Creation of a State and Federal Fish and Wildlife Museum at the Massabesic Experimental Forest in Alfred and Lyman
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Tuttle of York
	Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study commission are projected to be $4,000 in fiscal year 2013-14.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $10,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 for legislative studies.  Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.  The additional costs associated with 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 Departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife associated with serving on the commission can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.