132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 38 LR 314(01)
An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Timberlake of Androscoggin
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $596,638 $288,115 $288,115 $288,115
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $596,638 $288,115 $288,115 $288,115
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State will require General Fund appropriations of $596,638 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $288,115 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one-time programming costs, vendor services, equipment costs, document production and postage costs to create a process for photographic identification when voting.