124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 144		LR 75(06)
	RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the Legislature
	Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "   " to Committee Amendment "A"
	Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential reduction in future biennium savings - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This amendment makes any reduction in the size of the House of Representatives contingent not only on the referendum vote, but also on the decision of the next apportionment commission and the 126th Legislature.  It also eliminates the shift in the timing of the costs of the apportionment commission by delaying the effective date, but delays any potential future savings to fiscal year 2014-15.
	If approved by the voters, the amount of any future savings will depend on the recommendations of the next apportionment commission and the 126th Legislature.  If the size of the House is reduced to the lowest number of 131, then the estimated savings to the Legislature are approximately $880,000 for a 1st Regular and $720,000 for a 2nd Regular Session. The Maine Clean Elections Fund could also realize savings from a reduction in the number of candidates.  Again, assuming the lowest number of 131, the maximum potential savings to the Maine Clean Elections Fund would be $95,000 in fiscal year 2013-14.