130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1315 LR 1584(02)
An Act To Protect Firearm Use and Possession Rights during a State of Emergency and Require a Two-thirds Vote by the Legislative Council To Declare or Extend a State of Emergency
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Legislative Cost/Study
This bill requires certain actions taken by the Governor related to a state of emergency to be approved by a 2/3 vote of the Legislative Council.  The Legislature’s baseline budget for 2022-2023 includes funds for the Legislative Council to meet throughout the year.  Whether or not there are sufficient funds will depend on the number of times the Legislative Council is required to meet.