132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1590 LR 1798(01)
An Act to Reduce the Counselor and Social Worker Shortage by Amending Reciprocity Requirements for Those Professionals from Other Jurisdictions
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Crafts of Newcastle
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation has indicated that it will require ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $10,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 20205-26 for the additional costs to the State Board of Social Worker Licensure and the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure to contract for professional services to assist in researching applicants background and similar scope of practice.