129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 929 LR 623(01)
An Act Regarding the Use of Maine Clean Election Act Funds for Salaries
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper of Yarmouth
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Prohibiting a person employed on a campaign by a certified candidate under the Maine Clean Election Act from being paid a salary and consulting fees in excess of the annual salary of the Governor does not change the amount of funding a candidate will receive and spend for all purposes from the Maine Clean Election Fund. Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to verify compliance with the new prohibition are antipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.