127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 509 LR 746(01)
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Return of Requested Absentee Ballots
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Schneck of Bangor
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $36,540 $0 $36,540
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $36,540 $0 $36,540
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation requires the Department of Secretary of State to provide absentee ballots with pre-paid postage return envelopes.  The department would require a General Fund appropriation of $36,540 in fiscal year 2016-17 for the costs of the postage as well as temporary staffing to process the envelopes.