124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1291		LR 1913(01)
	Resolve, Establishing a Study Commission on In Utero Narcotic Drug Exposure
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. McCormick of Kennebec
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $4,690 in fiscal year 2009-10.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $20,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 for legislative studies.  Whether this 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
	The Department of Health and Human Services can absorb the minor additional costs to serve on the study commission within its existing budgeted resources.