130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 874		LR 796(01)
	RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require the Popular Election of Maine Constitutional Officers
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Baldacci of Penobscot
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs			Month/Year	Election Type	Question	Length
			Nov-21	General	Referendum	Standard
	The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general election in November.  If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $172,000 may be required.