123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 550 LR 2400(01)
An Act To Allow the Independent Practice of Dental Hygiene
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Clark of Millinocket
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 $64,429 $77,915 $81,187 $84,699
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $7,250 $8,685 $10,120 $11,555
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Board of Dental Examiners affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $64,429 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $77,915 in fiscal year 2008-09 for one Office Specialist I position and related all other for costs associated with allowing dental hygienists to practice independently.  The Board estimates additional dedicated revenue from licensing and registration fees to be $7,250 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $8,685 in fiscal year 2008-09.  It appears that the Board of Dental Examiners does have sufficient resources within its existing funds to support the additional position without raising fees.