126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1834		LR 2787(02)
	An Act To Require the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices To Make Public Declarations following a Determination of a Campaign Statement's Falsity
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This legislation requires the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to investigate, upon complaint by a candidate, certain campaign statements.  It is unknown how many complaints may be brought forth.  If the complaints are numerous and complex, the Commission will require an additional staff person.
	The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices has indicated that it is likely this legislation could be challenged legally.  If that happens, and if the court finds for the plaintiff, the Commission could be required to pay the plaintiff's attorneys fees and court costs.