Approved: 04/17/25
LD 1393 LR 986(01)
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Projections
FY 2027-28
Projections
FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $90,917 $121,845 $127,339 $133,163
Fiscal Detail and Notes
132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
The department has indicated that the Maine State Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and
Interior Designers does have sufficient resources to support the cost of the position through the 2026-2027 biennium,
however, fees may need to be increased in future biennia to cover the ongoing costs.
The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will require ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds
allocations of $90,917 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $121,845 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one Office Specialist I position
and related All Other costs to manage the newly established continuing education requirements for licensed architects.
This preliminary fiscal impact statement assumes an effective date of October 1, 2025.
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential future biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
An Act to Require Continuing Education for Licensed Architects
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Roberts of South Berwick
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
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