132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1166 LR 792(01)
An Act to Change the Professional Title and Identification of Physician Assistants to Physician Associates
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Cloutier of Lewiston
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase – Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.  The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the affected boards either within or affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.