128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1141 LR 2095(01)
An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Bates of Westbrook
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $6,703 $6,703 $6,703 $6,703
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $6,703 $6,703 $6,703 $6,703
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State will require annual General Fund appropriations of $6,703 beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 to provide staffing during election day.
Municipalities would also incur increased costs to provide staffing at voting locations.  The increased costs could be significant, but no estimate is made at this time.