129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 211 LR 423(01)
An Act To Open Maine's Primaries and Permit Unenrolled Voters To Cast Ballots in Primary Elections
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Ackley of Monmouth
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $137,000 $0 $127,000 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $137,000 $0 $127,000 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State would require a General Fund appropriation of $137,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 for ballot printing and postage costs to allow unenrolled voters to cast ballots in primary elections.