128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1747		LR 2742(01)
	Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Examine Agricultural Issues
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook
	Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this task force are projected to be $2,125 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $2,125 in fiscal year 2018-19. The Legislature's proposed budget includes approximately $7,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $10,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 for legislative studies. Whether these 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
	Any additional costs to the departments and agencies with members appointed to the task force are assumed to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.