123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1091		LR 682(01)
	Resolve, To Establish the Maine Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
	Fiscal Note for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Adams of Portland
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
			2007-08	2008-09	Projections 2009-10	Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$7,820	$7,820	$7,820	$7,820
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This legislation creates a Maine Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission to coordinate the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.  A proposed fund will accept donations from private and public sources to cover the expenses of the commission.  The fund will continue until December 31, 2015.  The commission will initially require an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Legislature of $7,820 annually beginning in fiscal year 2007-08 for per diem and expenses.  This estimate does not include costs the commission is authorized to incur for an executive director, staff assistance, contracts, land, property or other expenses that may be determined necessary.   The bill indicates additional appropriations may be requested from the Legislature.  It is not clear whether the legislature would be responsible for administering the budget for the commission.