125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1897		LR 2845(02)
	An Act To Establish a Competitive Bid Process for Future Casinos and Slot Machine Facilities
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study Minor cost increase - General Fund Minor cost increase - State Lottery Fund
Legislative Cost/Study
	The estimated costs for the per diem and expenses of the legislative members serving on the Commission to Develop a Competitive Bidding Process for the Operation of Additional Casinos or Slot Machine Facilities in the State are projected to be $560 in fiscal year 2012-13 and $2,000 in fiscal year 2013-14.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 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
	Additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services associated with providing staff assistance to the commission can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.