132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1422 LR 1234(01)
An Act Regarding Open Primary Elections and Ranked-choice Voting
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Baldacci of Penobscot
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $616,397 $121,282 $617,759 $129,962
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $616,397 $121,282 $617,759 $129,962
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of the Secretary of State will require General Fund appropriations of $616,397 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $121,282 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one Elections Coordinator position, printing and other costs to provide for open primary ballots and ranked choice elections for certain offices.