121st Maine Legislature
		Office of Fiscal and Program Review
		LD 1167
		RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Restrict an Increase in the Growth of the State Budget to No Greater than 75% of the Rate of Growth of Per Capita Income
		LR 0957(01)
		Fiscal Note for Original Bill
		Sponsor: Rep. Kaelin of Winterport
		Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
		Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs		Month/Year	Election Type	Question	Length
		Nov-03	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 increases the ballot length, an additional appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	If approved by the voters, this bill may result in the reduction or elimination of some programs within state government as a result of staying within the proposed General Fund expenditures ceiling.  Any potential savings to the State as a result of making additional payments to the unfunded liability of the Maine State Retirement System can not be determined at this time.