Approved: 04/07/25
LD 431 LR 108(01)
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Projections
FY 2027-28
Projections
FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $260,181 $260,181 $260,181 $260,181
Highway Fund $27,105 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $260,181 $260,181 $260,181 $260,181
Highway Fund $1,105 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
Highway Fund ($26,000) ($26,000) ($26,000) ($26,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State will require a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $1,105 in fiscal year 2025-
26 for technology costs. Highway Fund revenue would be reduced by $26,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 from
providing free licenses and driver's license exams for people who are not 27 years of age and been placed in foster
care or is a minor living independently.
The Department of Health and Human Services will require ongoing annual General Fund appropriations of $260,181
beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to establish a program to pay for or reimburse the fees and costs incurred by a person
who is in the department's custody pursuant to the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act, who is
engaged in the department's extended care program or who is engaged in the department's transition grant program
that are related to obtaining a driver's license and motor vehicle insurance and additional costs related to obtaining a
driver's license.
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
An Act Regarding Driver's Licenses for Individuals in Foster Care
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Roeder of Bangor
Committee: Health and Human Services
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