123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2278		LR 3571(01)
	An Act To Create Efficiencies in Professional Licensing Laws Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act Review of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
	Fiscal Note for Original Bill
	Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			2007-08	2008-09	Projections 2009-10	Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	($4,249)	($4,259)	($4,259)
Revenue
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	($21,500)	($21,500)	($21,500)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure within the Office of Licensing and Registration, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will require an Other Special Revenue Funds deallocation of $4,249 in fiscal year 2008-09 as a result of the elimination of the Maine Athletic Commission and the reduction in the number of members on the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure from 9 members to 8 members.
	Repealing the Maine Athletic Commission will reduce the amount of dedicated revenue received by the Office of Licensing and Registation from licensing fees and penalties by approximately $21,500 per year beginning in fiscal year 2008-09.