123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1404 LR 421(01)
Resolve, Directing the Establishment of a Building Contractor's License and Education Requirements for Code Enforcement Officers
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Weddell of Frankfort
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $180,830 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $180,830 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Requiring the State Planning Office within the Executive Department to develop revised training, certification and continuing education requirements for code enforcement officers will require a General Fund appropriation of $180,830 in fiscal year 2007-08.  This appropriation will fund contractual services, printing, training and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the development of educational requirements for code enforcement officers.  Additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation associated with proposing and developing licensing requirements for building contractors can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.