122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1569 LR 1966(01)
An Act To Abolish the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Moore of the Passamaquoddy Tribe
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation abolishes the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission and creates in its place the Intergovernmental Tribal-State Board, which represents an increase of five members.  Assuming the new board meets as often as the previous board, this legislation may result in an increase in the cost of per diems, travel reimbursement and food for meetings of approximately $16,730 annually.  Since the new board has the authority to spend less on its Executive Director and meet less often, the exact financial impact of this legislation can not be determined at this time.