122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1608 LR 2319(02)
Resolve, To Establish a Study Commission To Study Methods To Improve Ballot Access
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current Costs - Legislative Study
Legislative Study
The projected costs to fund the general operating expenses of the Commission to Study Methods to Improve Ballot Access are $4,780 in fiscal year 2005-06.  The Legislature's current budget includes $30,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $20,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for legislative studies.  Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs associated with participating as a member of the commission can be absorbed by the Department of the Secretary of State and the Department of the Attorney General utilizing existing budgeted resources.