132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 309 LR 616(02)
An Act to Allow a Political Party to Determine How That Party's Nominee Is Selected in a Primary Election
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The  Department of the Secretary of State (SoS) has indicated  that General Fund appropriations of  $124,183 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $227,999 in fiscal year 2026-27 would be needed for an Elections Coordinator position, one-time public education campaign and postage costs and other related costs to process notifications from political parties. This bill provides no new funding. As this bill provides no new funding, the impact of these new unfunded costs on other programs in the SoS cannot be determined at this time.