130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1496 LR 1325(02)
An Act To Establish the Board of Canvassers for Certifying Election Results
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill expands the recounts that will be done in stages to all state and county elections comprising more than one municipality, ward or precinct.  This provision could expand the deposits received from candidates requesting recounts and potentially, if the recount does not change the outcome, the amount recovered for the full cost of the recount if that amount exceeds the deposit.  Any additional revenue received from recounts is expected to be minor, not requiring any change to the budget.