126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 440 LR 313(06)
An Act To Support Community Health Centers through Tax Credits for Dentists and Primary Care Professionals Practicing in Underserved Areas
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 ($770) $64,410 $118,560
Revenue
General Fund $0 ($22,230) ($64,410) ($118,560)
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($1,170) ($3,390) ($6,240)
Transfers
General Fund $0 $23,000 $0 $0
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($23,000) $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
By creating a Primary Care Access Credit for 5 certified primary care professionals practicing in underserved areas, General Fund revenue is reduced by $22,230 in FY 2014-15 and Municipal Revenue Sharing decreases by $1,170 in FY 2014-15.  The amendment also directs the State Controller to transfer $23,000 by June 30, 2015 from the Medical Use of Marijuana Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account in the Department of Health and Human Services to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. 
Any additional costs to the Departments of Administrative and Financial Services and Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.