129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 11 LR 220(01)
An Act Regarding the Acceptance of Maine Clean Election Act Campaign Contributions on State Websites
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Cebra of Naples
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
No cost impact
No change to candidate participation
Possible reduction in contributions not expected to be significant
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Prohibiting the collection of qualifying contributions for Maine Clean Election Act candidates through a website hosted or operated by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, the State or a state agency is not expected to reduce the rate of candidate participation. Any reduction in the number or amount of contributions from registered voters cannot be determined but is not expected to be significant. There would be no change in administrative costs to the commission from this bill.