129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 753 LR 459(01)
An Act To Allow Voters To Choose Ongoing Absentee Voter Status
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fecteau of Biddeford
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $57,688 $58,192 $58,192 $58,192
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $57,688 $58,192 $58,192 $58,192
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill provides for ongoing absentee voter status in a municipality that has approved this status.  The Department of Secretary of State would require General Fund appropriations of $57,688 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $58,192 in fiscal year 2020-21 for one part-time Elections Coordinator position and related costs to administer the ongoing absentee voter status program.