125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 937		LR 960(01)
	An Act To Increase Access to Dental Care in Rural Areas
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. McKane of Newcastle
	Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
			FY 2011-12	FY 2012-13	Projections  FY 2013-14	Projections  FY 2014-15
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$5,000	$0	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Board of Dental Examiners, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will require a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $2,500 in fiscal year 2011-12 for the costs associated with the rulemaking process necessary to establish a limited practice dental hygienist license.  The increase in dedicated revenue to the board from application and licensing fees can not be determined at this time and will depend on the fee amount set by the board and the number of applications received and licenses issued.
	The Administrative Services Division within the Department of Professional and Finanical Regulation will require a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $2,500 in fiscal year 2011-12 for the costs associated with reconfiguring the licensing system to establish a limited practice dental hygienist license.