129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 54 LR 481(05)
An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition on Accepting Political Contributions
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (S-132)
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices as a result of changes to the rules regarding contributions from lobbyists and lobbyist employers are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.