121st Maine Legislature
		Office of Fiscal and Program Review
		LD 1308
		RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Restrict the Appearance of Referenda on Ballots at General Elections
		LR 1103(01)
		Fiscal Note for Original Bill
		Sponsor: Rep. Hotham of Dixfield
		Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
		Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Potential current biennium cost decrease - 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.  A special election would require an additional appropriation of $121,392.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Putting this resolution on the ballot may increase costs.  If approved by the voters there could be savings from not having as many special elections.