122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 443 LR 0393(02)
An Act To Encourage Cooperation between School Districts
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current Costs - Legislative Advisory Group/Study
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $3,880 $3,880 $3,880 $3,880
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $3,880 $3,880 $3,880 $3,880
Other Special Revenue Funds $500 $500 $500 $500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Legislature of $3,880 in fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07 to provide funds for the per diem and expenses of the legislative members, expenses for eligible public members and for postage and printing costs of the Educational Efficiency Advisory Group. This bill also includes an allocation of Other Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $500 for fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07 in the event additional dedicated revenue is received to carry out the advisory group's program activities.   
The Legislature's proposed Part I budget includes $30,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $20,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for legislative studies.  This bill would not have to use any of that money because it appropriates what is expected to be needed.  However, the study would still need to be approved by the Legislative Council.
Additional costs to the Department of Education to provide staff assistance for the advisory group can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources.