124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 838		LR 1839(02)
	RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Elect 2 Senators from Each County and To Increase the Senate Term from 2 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 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, the Legislature would realize General Fund savings in legislative salaries and expenses beginning in fiscal year 2014-15 of approximately $125,000 for a First Regular Session and $102,000 for a Second Regular Session due to the reduction in the number of Senators.
	Increasing the Senate term to 4 years would result in cost savings to the Maine Clean Election Fund.  If this legislation were to go forward and be approved by the voters, 2012 would be the first year savings would be realized to the Fund, which are estimated at $1,030,000 in Other Special Revenue Funds.  It would also result in a reduction in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of approximately $25,000 from reduced qualifying contributions.