131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1024		LR 1920(02)
	Resolve, to Study the Impact of Divorce, Child Support Issues and Custody Issues on Children, Parents, Health, Poverty and Housing Insecurity
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Judiciary
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
			FY 2023-24	FY 2024-25	Projections  FY 2025-26	Projections  FY 2026-27
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$3,148	$0	$0	$0
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of the Study Commission on the Impact of Divorce, Child Support Issues and Custody Issues on Children, Parents, Health, Poverty and Housing Insecurity are projected to be $3,148 in fiscal year 2023-24. This bill requires the commission seek outside contributions to fully fund the costs of the commission and it includes a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $3,148 in fiscal year 2023-24 to the Legislature to allow expenditure of any contributions received. The additional costs of providing staffing assistance to the study during the interim can be absorbed within existing budgeted staff resources.