124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 522		LR 1480(04)
	Resolve, To Establish the Study Commission Regarding Teachers' Salaries
	Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "   " to Committee Amendment "A"
	Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett II of Cumberland
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study - Increased cost
Legislative Cost/Study
	This amendment increases the number of Legislators on the study commission by one additional member, increasing the cost of the bill by $420 in fiscal year 2009-10.  As amended the general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $3,450 in fiscal year 2009-10.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 for legislative studies.  Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.