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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1872 |
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LR 733(01) |
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An Act to Restore
Balanced Emergency Powers |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin |
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Committee: State and Local Government |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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| Legislative Cost/Study |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill requires
a 2/3 vote of each House of the Legislature to extend a state of emergency
that is to be in effect for longer than 30 days. It also requires the approval of the
Legislature in order for an emergency proclamation to be reissued or renewed
if it is substantially similar to one that has expired, or to be reissued if
it was terminated by the Legislature.
The Legislature’s baseline budget for 2024-2025 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 a state of emergency or
approving extensions to an order that is to be in effect for longer than 90
days will depend on the number of times the Legislature is required to
convene in special session during the interim. |
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