126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1357		LR 1314(02)
	An Act To Support Maine Businesses through State Purchasing
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - All Funds
			FY 2013-14	FY 2014-15	Projections  FY 2015-16	Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$215,796	$183,194	$187,733	$192,386
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$215,796	$183,194	$187,733	$192,386
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	By distinguishing a preference for in-state bidders or to bidders offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine on State contracts or purchases under $100,000, the State may be required to award contracts or purchases that will cost more than the lowest bidder.
	This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $215,796 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $183,194 in fiscal year 2014-15 for the Department of Administrative Services for 2 Management Analyst I positions to monitor and enforce the preference for in-state bidders or Maine products.