127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1579 LR 2622(01)
An Act Regarding the Maine Clean Election Fund
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Rotundo of Lewiston
Committee: Appropriations and Financial 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 $2,500,000 ($2,500,000) $0 $0
Revenue
General Fund ($2,500,000) $2,500,000 $0 $0
Other Special Revenue Funds $2,500,000 ($2,500,000) $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Under current law, the Maine Clean Election Fund within the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices will receive General Fund transfers of $3,000,000 in both fiscal year 2015-16 and in fiscal year 2016-17. This bill directs $2,500,000 of the General Fund transfer in fiscal year 2016-17 to instead be made in fiscal year 2015-16. If any of the $2,500,000 is to be expended in fiscal year 2015-16, additional allocation in fiscal year 2015-16 can be acquired through financial order.