127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 902		LR 1163(01)
	Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Parking for Persons with Physical Disabilities
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Crafts of Lisbon
	Committee: Transportation
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study Minor cost increase - General Fund
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 biennial budget for 2016-2017 includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 to fund studies that are ultimately approved by the Legislative Council.  Whether that 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.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Departments of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and Secretary of State associated with serving on the commission can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.