127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 720 LR 13(01)
An Act To Establish an Open Primary System in the State
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Daughtry of Brunswick
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $162,400 $0 $162,400 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $162,400 $0 $162,400 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill allows for an open primary election.  The Department of Secretary of State would require a General Fund appropriation of $162,400 in fiscal year 2015-16 for ballot printing.  This analysis assumes the department would need to print enough ballots for 75% of the total enrolled and unenrolled registered voters.