121st Maine Legislature
Office of Fiscal and Program Review
LD 1232
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Increase the State Bonding Limit under Certain Circumstances    
LR 0860(01)
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. McKenney of Cumberland
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 Bond Issue 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 resolution will increase the state bonding limit from $2,000,000 to $30,000,000 if and when the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority outstanding debt is $30,000,000 or less and it is prohibited from incurring any additional debt.  If these conditions do not occur, the state bonding limit would not increase.