127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 850 LR 1744(01)
An Act To Establish Special Elections To Fill United States Senate Vacancies
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Moonen of Portland
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill provides for special primary and general elections if there is a vacancy in the office of United States Senator.  The Department of the Secretary of State estimates that the cost of ballot printing and related costs would be $122,700 for a special primary and $182,400 for a special general election.