131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2057 LR 2760(02)
An Act to Require the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy to Obtain Fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Checks for Applicants for Licensure
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation associated with the rulemaking process can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with performing background checks are also considered to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.