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130th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 14 |
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LR 194(01) |
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An Act To Require
a Two-thirds Vote To Extend a State of Emergency |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Pouliot of Kennebec |
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Committee: State and Local Government |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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| Legislative Cost/Study |
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| Legislative
Cost/Study |
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Current law
allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency by joint resolution
at any time. The bill requires a 2/3
vote of the Legislature in order for the Governor to extend a state of
emergency. The Legislature’s baseline
budget for 2022-2023 includes funds for the Legislature to meet in special
session on 2 days each fiscal year following the applicable statutory
deadline. Whether or not there are
sufficient funds to cover the cost of holding a special session for the
purpose of extending a state of emergency will depend on the number of times
the Legislature is required to convene in special session during the interim. |
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