124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 108		LR 91(02)
	RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Terms for State Senators and Members of the House of Representatives to 4 Years
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund Potential future biennium savings - General Fund Future biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds
Referendum Costs		Month/Year	Election Type	Question	Length
		Nov-09	General	Referendum	Standard
	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 requires production and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	If approved by the voters, this bill may result in savings to the Legislature depending on the resulting policy changes implemented by the Legislative Council.
	This legislation proposes a constitutional amendment that beginning with the general election held in 2014 the Legislative election would occur every four years.  This process would result in cost savings to the Maine Clean Election Fund.  If this legislation were to go forward, 2016 would be the first year savings would be realized, which are estimated at $4,200,000 in Other Special Revenue Funds.