124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 966 LR 1502(01)
An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Eves of North Berwick
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $4,000 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $700 $700 $700 $700
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure within the Office of Licensing and Registration and the Administrative Services - Professional and Financial Regulation program within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will require one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $1,500 and $2,500, respectively, in fiscal year 2009-10 for the costs associated with providing provisional licenses to qualified applicants.  Issuing the provisional license is expected to increase dedicated revenue to the Board by approximately $700 per year beginning in fiscal year 2009-10.  This estimate assumes that 4 provisional licenses are issued annually.