123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2245		LR 3522(01)
	An Act To Promote the Agricultural Economy
	Fiscal Note for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Pieh of Bremen
	Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study Minor cost increase - Other Funds
Legislative Cost/Study
	The estimated costs for the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to meet three times to review the recommendations included in the agriculture creative economy report are projected to be $4,875  in fiscal year 2008-09.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $20,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for legislative studies.  Whether the amount is sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Finance Authority of Maine associated with the administration of the Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.