127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 155		LR 961(03)
	Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Difficult-to-place Patients
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with: C "A" (H-249)
	Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $2,750 in fiscal year 2015-16.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 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.  The additional costs of providing staffing assistance to the study during the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted staff resources. If more than 4 meetings are held during the interim the estimated cost for each additional meeting is projected to be $625 for legislative per diem and expenses.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services from the provisions in this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.