127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 770 LR 472(01)
An Act To Permit Maine Residents To Register To Vote Online
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Russell of Portland
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 $302,500 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $302,500 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires the Secretary of State to implement a system that allows a person to register to vote online.  The department estimates that it would need a one-time General Fund appropriation of $302,500 in fiscal year 2015-16 for programming and other costs to accomplish this.