Approved: 04/12/19

129th MAINE LEGISLATURE LD 431 LR 571(01)

An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill Sponsor: Rep. Collings of Portland Committee: State and Local Government Fiscal Note Required: Yes

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement

Projections Projections FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Net Cost (Savings) General Fund $6,604 $6,604 $6,604 $6,604

Appropriations/Allocations General Fund $6,604 $6,604 $6,604 $6,604

Fiscal Detail and Notes This bill proposes to make election day a state holiday. The Department of Secretary of State would require General Fund appropriations of $6,604 beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 for increased overtime pay costs for employees of the Division of Elections to administer the election.

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