129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1956 LR 2958(01)
Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fecteau of Biddeford
Committee: Labor and Housing
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 $1,125 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,125 in fiscal year 2020-21. An estimated $6,190 is available in fiscal year 2019-20 and in fiscal year 2020-21 in the Legislature's budget for legislative studies as well as any balances carried over from prior years for this purpose. 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
Additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority and the Office of the Governor to serve on the commission can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.