130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 109 LR 214(01)
An Act To Facilitate Fair Ballot Representation for All Candidates By Allowing a Candidate's Nickname To Appear on the Ballot
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Faulkingham of Winter Harbor
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Ballot Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-22 General Election Unknown
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general election in November.  If candidates choose to include nicknames on the ballot, a second ballot may be required to be printed and an additional appropriation of $266,000 may be required.