127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1102		LR 783(01)
	Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Needs, Opportunities and Efficiency Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Black of Wilton
	Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $1,250 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 of each additional meeting is projected to be $250 per meeting for legislative per diem and expenses.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to have certain people be a part of the Commission To Study the Needs, Opportunities and Efficiency Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.