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.