129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 240		LR 1783(02)
	An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Labor and Housing
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Maine Labor Relations Board (MLRB) that may occur due to an increase in the number of filings as a result of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.  Any costs associated with an increase in the number of requests for dispute resolution services are shared by the parties involved and will not impact the budgeted resources of the MLRB.