127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1615		LR 2700(01)
	Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Continue the Study of Difficult-to-place Patients
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	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 $2,125 in fiscal year 2016-17.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 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.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to serve on the Commission created in this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.