128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1007 LR 466(02)
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Increase the Lengths of Terms and Decrease the Number of Terms of Members of the Legislature
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund
Potential future biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds
Referendum Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-17 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
The Legislature, the Department of Secretary of State and the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices would likely realize future biennium savings if the frequency of Legislative elections is reduced. The amount and timing of these savings cannot be determined at this time.