131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 471		LR 2089(02)
	An Act to Make Necessary Changes to State Law
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs			Month/Year	Election Type	Question	Length
			Nov-26	General	Referendum	Standard
	The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $266,000 may be required.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to state agencies to replace the current flag can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. This assumes that the changeover will occur gradually as the old ones become worn and frayed. Any costs to the Department of Secretary of State to serve on the commission, provide administrative duties for the commission and to approve the flag design are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.