125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1533 LR 2113(05)
An Act To Provide for a Method To Remove an Elected Municipal Official
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "   "
Sponsor: Sen. Dill of Cumberland
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-11 Special 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.  If the timing of the recall required a special election, the Secretary of State estimates that ballot and other election costs would be approximately $200,000 for a special primary election and $250,000 for the special election.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with verifying recall petitions can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources.