124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
LD 1424 | LR 1356(01) | |||||
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Unicameral Legislature | ||||||
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
Sponsor: Rep. Valentino of Saco | ||||||
Committee: State and Local Government | ||||||
Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement | ||||||
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund Potential future biennium savings - General Fund Potential future biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds |
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Referendum Costs | Month/Year | Election Type | Question | Length | ||
Nov-10 | 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 beginning in fiscal year 2014-15. The projected savings for a 1st Regular Session and a 2nd Regular Session are summarized below: | ||||||
1st Regular Session | 2nd Regular Session | |||||
2014-15 | 2015-16 | |||||
Legislative salaries and benefits | ($2,822,031) | ($2,422,772) | ||||
Legislator's expenses and constituent services costs | ($749,450) | ($594,510) | ||||
Elimination of staff and certain offices | ($2,696,371) | ($2,869,026) | ||||
Elimination of remain All Other of Senate budget | ($546,257) | ($540,307) | ||||
Total Estimated Cost (Savings) | ($6,814,109) | ($6,426,615) | ||||
The amount of the net savings may vary up or down from these amounts depending on the policy decisions made in reaction to the changes in the Legislature. | ||||||
The amount of payments made through the Maine Clean Election Fund would also be reduced beginning in fiscal year 2013-14. The amount of savings which could be realized is estimated to be $1,800,000. |