130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 980		LR 815(03)
	An Act To Establish Balance in the Governor's Emergency Powers
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
	Current law allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency by joint resolution at any time.  The bill requires a 2/3 vote of the Legislature to extend a state of emergency for up to 30 days beyond the timeframe for the initial proclamation and to approve additional 30-day extensions.  It also requires a majority vote in either House to terminate the emergency proclamation.  The Legislature’s baseline budget for 2022-2023 includes funds for the Legislature to meet in special session on 2 days each fiscal year following the applicable statutory deadline.  Whether or not there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of holding a special session for the purpose of extending or terminating a state of emergency will depend on the number of times the Legislature is required to convene in special session during the interim.