123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1809 LR 315(01)
An Act To Base Minimum Wage Increases on the Consumer Price Index
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Tuttle of Sanford
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-07 General Referendum Standard
Fiscal Detail and Notes
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 increases the ballot length, an additional appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required.  Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor associated with making revisions to the Minimum Wage poster can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.