124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1363		LR 1846(02)
	An Act To Establish and Promote Statewide Collaboration and Coordination in Public Health Activities and To Enact a Universal Wellness Initiative
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study Minor cost increase - General Fund
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $1,680 annually beginning in fiscal year 2009-10.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 annually in fiscal year 2009-10 and fiscal year 2010-11 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.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the center utilizing existing budgeted resources.  Additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Education associated with serving on the council can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.