125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 607		LR 1041(01)
	RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require the Governor To Be Elected by a Majority Vote
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Saviello of Franklin
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund Potential future 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 requirement may result in future costs to the Legislature, if the Senate and House are required to meet in joint session to order a runoff election.  The projected cost for a one-day special session is approximately $45,000.
	The estimated cost to the State for an additional special runoff election based on current costs would be approximately $125,000 for the cost of the ballots.  Municipalities would also incur additional costs estimated to be roughly $300,000 statewide.