125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 494		LR 915(02)
	RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Schedule for Redistricting
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs		Month/Year	Election Type	Question	Length
		Nov-11	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 requires production and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	If approved by the voters, this constitutional amendment would change the timing of redistricting beginning in 2021.  This would represent a shift of costs from fiscal year 2022-23 to fiscal year 2020-21.  Current estimates of the costs to the Legislature of redistricting are $400,000.