124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 434 LR 1060(01)
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Reduction in the Size of the Legislature
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Finch of Fairfield
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund
Referendum Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-09 General Referendum Standard
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general election in November.  If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
If approved by the voters, the reduction in the number of legislators will result in savings from legislative salaries and expenses as esitmated below:
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Legislative Salaries and Expenses ($1,766,810) ($1,505,423) ($2,372,493)
Apportionment Timing $485,000 $0 $0 ($485,000)
Total Estimated Cost (Savings) $485,000 ($1,766,810) ($1,505,423) ($2,857,493)
The Legislature would require an additional appropriation in fiscal year 2009-10 to fund the costs of the apportionment of the legislative districts.  The normal timing of the apportionment costs is for them to be incurred in fiscal year 2012-13.