127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1675		LR 2781(01)
	Resolve, To Create the Task Force on Public-private Partnerships To Support Public Education
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Kornfield of Bangor
	Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
	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 $375 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $1,375 in fiscal year 2016-17.  The Legislature's budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $10,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 for legislative studies.  Whether the amounts are 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 Department of Education associated with the Commissioner or the commissioner's designee serving on the task force can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.