128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 523		LR 554(01)
	Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Review the Laws Governing Domestic Violence
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Reckitt of South Portland
	Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $3,750 in fiscal year 2017-18. The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 for legislative studies. Whether this amount is sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. The additional costs of providing staffing assistance to the study during the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted staff resources.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety, the Department of the Attorney General and the Judicial Department associated with participation on the commission can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.