131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 86 LR 485(06)
An Act to Restore the Former State of Maine Flag
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-232)
S "A" (S-146)
Committee: State and Local Government
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Referendum Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-23 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.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to state agencies to replace the current flag can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. This assumes that the changeover will occur gradually as the old ones become worn and frayed. Any costs to the Department of Secretary of State to approve the flag design can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.