124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1297 LR 1841(04)
An Act To Abolish the State Board of Education
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 adds 2 additional Legislators to the stakeholder group, increasing the cost to the Legislature by $840 in fiscal year 2009-10.  As amended the estimated expenditures for the 4 Legislators serving on the stakeholder group are $1,680 in fiscal year 2009-10.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 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.