128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1287		LR 1640(01)
	An Act To Strengthen Efforts To Recruit and Retain Primary Care Professionals and Dentists in Rural and Underserved Areas of the State
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook
	Committee: Taxation
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2017-18	FY 2018-19	Projections  FY 2019-20	Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$47,040	$129,360	$270,480	$447,860
Revenue
	General Fund		($47,040)	($129,360)	($270,480)	($447,860)
	Other Special Revenue Funds		($960)	($2,640)	($5,520)	($9,140)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill extends to 2026 the income tax credit for dentists who practice in underserved areas and increases the number of primary care professionals who may be certified for the primary care access credit.  It would result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $47,040 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $129,360 in fiscal year 2018-19 and a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $960 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $2,640 in fiscal year 2018-19.
	Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.