131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1872		LR 733(02)
	An Act to Restore Balanced 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
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	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.