An Act to Change the Laws Regarding Real Estate Appraisers
Sponsored By: Tiffany Roberts (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Residential appraisers can do more, with limits
The law drops fixed dollar caps and follows Appraiser Qualifications Board rules in effect at the time. With a residential appraiser license, you can appraise noncomplex and complex one- to four-unit homes for federally related loans if AQB criteria allow it. For other appraisals, “transaction value” means market value. You can appraise vacant or unimproved land for one- to four-family use. You cannot appraise subdivisions that need a development analysis.
More seats and voices on appraiser board
The Board of Real Estate Appraisers grows from 7 to 9 seats. The Governor appoints members, who must be Maine residents. The board includes two public members; five licensed appraisers, with at least one certified residential appraiser; one real estate broker; and one banking or mortgage professional. Members serving on the law’s effective date keep their seats until their current terms end.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tiffany Roberts
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Amy Arata
Republican • House
Anne-Marie Mastraccio
Democratic • House
Dani O'Halloran
Democratic • House
John Ducharme
Republican • House
Paul Flynn
Republican • House
Richard Bradstreet
Republican • Senate
Thomas Lavigne
Republican • House
Victoria Doudera
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 359
6/18/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/13/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/12/2025HouseThe House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-343) thereto.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/11/2025HouseRECALLED From Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order SP 792. On motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot Under suspension of the Rules the Senate RECONSIDERED its action whereby the bill was PASSED TO BE ENACTED. On motion by Same Senator and under further suspension of the Rules the Senate RECONSIDERED its action whereby the bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) On further motion by Same Senator and under further suspension of the Rules the Senate RECONSIDERED its action whereby it ADOPTED Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) On motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot Senate Amendment "A" (S-343) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) was READ.On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ADOPTION of Senate Amendment "A" (S-343) In NON-CONCURRENCE. Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, Senate Amendment "A" (S-343) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) was ADOPTED Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-343) thereto ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-343) thereto In NON-CONCURRENCE Sent down for concurrence
6/11/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/3/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/3/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-355), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/2/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-355).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/2/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR in concurrence
4/8/2025SenateCommittee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/8/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-355), adopted by House & Senate
Amendment S-A to C-A (S-343), adopted by House & Senate
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