128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1046 LR 1699(01)
An Act To Require Maine Clean Election Act Candidates To Purchase Services from Maine-based Companies
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires that candidates using Maine Clean Election Act Funds must give purchasing preference to campaign services from a business located in Maine before using an out of state service vendor. Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.