132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 695 LR 2170(04)
An Act Regarding the Laws of the State of Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $1,400 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,400 in fiscal year 2026-27. The Legislature’s budget for the 2026-2027 biennium includes $7,253 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $17,696 in fiscal year 2026-27 for the costs of legislative studies, as well as $41,338 of balances carried over from prior fiscal 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. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Public Safety to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.