129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 517		LR 853(02)
	An Act To Facilitate Fair Ballot Representation for All Candidates
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs			Month/Year	Election Type	Question	Length
			Nov-21	General	Election	Unknown
	If candidates choose to include nicknames on the ballot, a second ballot may be required to be printed.  If that situation occurs, the Department of Secretary of State would require a General Fund appropriation of $172,000 for additional ballot printing and postage costs.