128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1033 LR 1587(01)
An Act To Eliminate the 24-hour Reporting Requirement under the Election Laws
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Mason of Androscoggin
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill eliminates the requirement that political candidates, party committees and political action committees report certain campaign contributions and expenditures within 24 hours to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.  The modification of reporting requirements is anticipated to result in a minor loss of Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the commission because of a reduction in penalties assessed for late-filed reports.