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The Waive Fees Bill
State board could waive fees for new landscape architects
Relating to authorizing the Board of Landscape Architects to promulgate a legislative rule application for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would approve a rule that lets the state board waive initial fees for some landscape architects, making it easier for them to start working.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give the green light to a rule that helps certain people become landscape architects by cutting their first costs. This is good for those individuals and could help more people join the profession. Some might worry about how the board will cover its costs if fees are waived, but the bill focuses on helping new professionals.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would approve a specific rule made by the Board of Landscape Architects.
- This rule is about waiving initial licensing fees.
- The fee waivers would be for "certain individuals".
- The rule was filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025.
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