125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 231		LR 624(02)
	An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Laws Governing Clean Elections by Amending Provisions Regarding Equipment Repurchase
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Requiring that property or equipment which was originally purchased using Maine Clean Election Act Funds and subsequently sold to a family or staff member must be purchased by that family or staff member at 75% or more of the original purchase price could result in a minor increase in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue not requiring any change to the budget.
	Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices associated with rulemaking can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources.