129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 431 LR 571(01)
An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Collings of Portland
Committee: State and Local Government
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 $6,604 $6,604 $6,604 $6,604
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $6,604 $6,604 $6,604 $6,604
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill proposes to make election day a state holiday.  The Department of Secretary of State would require General Fund appropriations of $6,604 beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 for increased overtime pay costs for employees of the Division of Elections to administer the election.