An Act To Establish a Separate Regulatory Board for Dental Hygienists
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0933
Committee Amendment CA_A_H452 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §19121, 10 MRSA §800

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·ft" to H.P. 657, L.D. 933, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Separate Regulatory Board for Dental Hygienists" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Establish a State Board of Dental Hygiene' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §12004-A, sub-§10-A is enacted to read: 
to-A. 
State Board of Dental Hygiene 
Legislative Per Diem 
MRSA §19121 
Sec.2. 10 MRSA §800J.·A, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. State Board of Dental Hygiene. Dental Hygiene, State Board of;' 
Amend the bill in section 18 in § 11 OO-A in the first paragraph in the 4th line (page 4, 
line 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"19169" and inserting the following: 
'19168' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in the 3rd line (page 5, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: 
"DENTAL HYGIENISTS" and inserting the following: 
'DENTAL 
HYGIENE PRACTICE' 
Amend the bill in section 2). in §19101 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 5, line 9 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Hygienists" and inserting the following: 
'Hygiene' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19102 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the first line 
(page 5, line 17 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the secretary of' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19102 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in the first line 
(page 5, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the secretary of' 
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Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19102 in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 5, line 22 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "imposed by the board of not more than $25" and 
inserting the following: 'set by the board pursuant to section 19123' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in subchapter 2 in the 2nd line (page 6, line 1 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "HYGIENISTS" and inserting the following: 'HYGIENE' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19121 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 6, 
line 3 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Hygienists" and inserting the following: 
'Hygiene' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19122 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 6, 
line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "a citizen of the United States and" 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19122 in subsection 1 in the blocked paragraph in 
the first line (page 6, line 14 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "active" and inserting 
the following: 'an active instructor' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19122 by striking out all of subsections 2 to 4 (page 
6, lines 16 to 32 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2. 
Public health dental hygienist. 
One dental hygienist with public health 
supervision status as described in section 19148 who holds a current state license to 
practice dental hygiene; 
3. 
Independent practice dental hygienist. 
One independent practice dental 
hygienist who holds a current state license as an independent practice dental hygienist; 
and 
4. Public member. One public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004-A.' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 6, 
line 35 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and a secretary" 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 7, 
line 1 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "must be called by the secretary on" and 
inserting the following: 'may be called at' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 in the 2nd paragraph in the first line (page 7, 
line 3 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "perform an initial review of' and inserting 
the following: 'review' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 in the 2nd paragraph in the 3rd line (page 7, 
line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "secretary of the" 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 in the 3rd paragraph in the first line (page 7, 
line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "perform an initial review of' and inserting 
the following: 'review' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 in the 3rd paragraph in the 4th line (page 7, 
line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"19146" and inserting the following: 
'19145' 
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Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 in the 3rd paragraph in the 5th line (page 7, 
line 12 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"19168" and inserting the following: 
'19167' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 by striking out all of subsections 1 and 2 
(page 7, lines 18 to 22 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 by striking out all of subsection 4 (page 7, 
lines 25 and 26 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 by striking out all of subsection 8 (page 7, 
lines 34 and 35 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 by striking out all of subsections 10 to 15 
(page 8, lines 1 to 22 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'10. Budget and staffing. Shall submit to the Commissioner of Professional and 
Financial Regulation its budgetary requirements in the same manner as provided in Title 
5, section 1665, and the commissioner shall transmit these requirements to the Bureau of 
the Budget without any revision, alteration or change unless alterations are mutually 
agreed upon by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and the board or 
the board's designee. The administrative expenses of staff and infrastructure of the Board 
of Dental Examiners must be shared on a pro rata basis with the State Board of Dental 
Hygiene. The board shall charge sufficient licensure fees to finance this pro rata sharing 
of costs. The budget submitted by the board to the commissioner must be sufficient to 
enable the board to comply with this chapter; 
11. Contracts. May entt~r into contracts to ensure the provision of goods and 
services necessary to perform regulatory functions and to fulfill statutory responsibilities; 
12. Fees. Shall establish by rule fees for pumoses authorized under this chapter in 
amounts that are reasonable and necessary for the respective purposes, except that the fee 
for anyone purpose may not exceed $250. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; and' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19123 by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19124 in subsection 1 in the 2nd line (page 8, line 28 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "shall" and inserting the following: 'may' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19124 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the last line 
(page 9, line 9 in L.D.) by ins(:rting after the following: "office" the following: '~ 
consideration for acceptance of a voluntary surrender of the license, if a consent 
agreement is signed by the board, the licensee and the Attorney General's office, may 
negotiate stipulations. including terms and conditions for reinstatement, that ensure 
protection of the public health and safety and that serve to rehabilitate or educate the 
licensee' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19124 in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph B (page 9, lines 1 0 to 14 in L. D. ) 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19124 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the 2nd and 
3rd lines (page 9, lines 16 and 17 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "refer the 
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complaint to a dental hygienist adjudicatory panel, convened pursuant to section 19129, 
for the purpose of holding" and inserting the following: 'hold' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19124 in subsection 1 in the last blocked paragraph 
in the first and 2nd lines (page 9, lines 22 and 23 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"Notwithstanding Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5, any nonconsensua1 revocation of a 
license by a dental hygienist adjudicatory panel" and inserting the following: 
'Any 
non consensual revocation of a license by the board' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19124 in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs 
to read consecutively. 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19124 in subsection 2 by striking out all of 
paragraph B (page 9, lines 34 to 36 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'B. Misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances that has resulted or may result in the 
licensee's performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of 
patients;' 
Amend the bill in section 21 by striking out all of § 19126 (page 10, lines 24 to 26 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 21 by striking out all of § 19128 (page 10, lines 30 to 37 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'§19128. Disposition of fees 
All money received by the board under this chapter must be paid to the Treasurer of 
State and credited to the account of the State Board of Dental Hygiene, which is 
established as a nonlapsing, dedicated fund. Amounts paid into this account may be used 
only for the expenses incurred in the performance of the purposes of this chapter and the 
duties imposed by this chapter and the promotion of dental hygiene education and 
standards of dental hygiene care in this State.' 
Amend the bill in section 21 by striking out all of § 19129 (page 11, lines 1 to 38 and 
Amend the bill in section 21 in §19143 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 12, 
line 33 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "determined by the board not to exceed 
$175" and inserting the following: 'as set by the board pursuant to section 19123' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19144 in the first paragraph in the 6th and 7th lines 
(page 13, line 7 and 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "of not more than $175 to 
be determined by the board" and inserting the following: 'as set by the board pursuant to 
section 19123' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in §19144 in the first paragraph in the 8th line (page 13, 
line 9 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "of not more than $50" 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19144 in the first paragraph in the 4th line from the 
end (page 13, line 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "secretary of the" 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19144 in the first paragraph in the 4th line from the 
end (page 13, line 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "determined by the board of 
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not more than $175" and inserting the following: 'set by the board pursuant to section 
19123' 
Amend the bill in section 2:t by striking out all of § 19145 (page 13, lines 20 to 22 in 
'L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19146 in the first paragraph by striking out all of the 
last sentence (page 13, lines 27 and 28 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 21 by striking out of § 19148 and inserting the following: 
'§19148. Licensure requirements for graduates of accredited programs 
In order to be licensed as a dental hygienist under this subchapter, a person who is a 
graduate of a dental hygiene program approved by the American Dental Association 
Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor organization must meet one of the 
following 2 sets ofrequirements~ 
1. Licensure requirements; option 1. An applicant for licensure under option 1 
must: 
A. 
Have received, at least, an associate degree from a dental hygiene program 
accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation 
or its successor organization and submit a transcript from the program affirming that 
the applicant has met all applicable degree requirements; 
B. 
Have completed with a passing grade the National Board Dental Hygiene 
Examination or the successor to that examination; 
C. Have completed with a passing grade the North East Regional Board of Dental 
Examiners, Inc. dental hygiene examination or the successor to that examination; and 
D. Have completed with a Rassing grade the jurisprudence examination given by the 
board; or 
2. Licensure requirements; option 2. An applicant for licensure under option 2 
must: 
A. Have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program; 
B. If the applicant graduated after 1964, have completed with a passing grade the 
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination or the successor to that examination if 
such an examination was reguired; 
C. Have furnished proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant has been duly 
licensed to practice dental hygiene in another state after full compliance with that 
state's laws; 
D. If the applicant graduated after 1970, have completed with a passing grade the 
North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. dental hygiene examination or 
the successor to that examination if such an examination was required; 
E. 
Have engaged in active clinical practice for a minimum of 3 years prior to 
application; and 
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F. Have completed with a passing grade the jurisprudence examination given by the 
board. 
The board may at its discretion waive the North East Regional Board Dental Hygiene 
Examination or the successor to that examination if all other requirements have been met.' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in §19150 in the first line (page 15, line 8 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "Endorsement" and inserting the following: 'Licensure by 
endorsement' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19150 in the first paragraph in the 6th to 8th lines 
(page 15, lines 14 to 16 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"An applicant for 
licensure by endorsement who meets the requirements of this section must be interviewed 
in person by the board prior to being issued a license." 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19150 in the first paragraph in the last 2 lines (page 
15, lines 17 and 18 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "determined by the board. but 
may not be more than $175" and inserting the following: 'as set by the board pursuant to 
section 19123' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19164 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 16, 
line 29 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "by endorsement" 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19164 in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 16, 
line 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "19148. subsection 2 or section 19150" 
and inserting the following: '19147. subsection 2 or section 19149' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19165 in the first paragraph in the last 2 lines (page 
17, lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "set under section 19167" and 
inserting the following: 'as set by the board pursuant to section 19123' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19166 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 17, 
line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"19167" and inserting the following: 
'19123' 
Amend the bill in section 21 by striking out all of § 19167 (page 17, lines 23 to 27 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19168 in the first paragraph by striking out all of the 
last sentence (page 17, lines 32 to 34 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19168 in the 2nd paragraph in the first line (page 17, 
line 35 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "19146" and inserting the following: 
'19145' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19168 in the 3rd paragraph in the 2nd line (page 17, 
line 39 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"19146" and inserting the following: 
'19145' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in § 19170 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 18, 
line 33 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"19169" and inserting the following: 
'19168' 
Amend the bill in section 21 by renumbering the sections to read consecutively. 
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Amend the bill in section 23 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 20, line 4 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "Hygienists" and inserting the following: 'Hygiene' 
Amend the bill in section 23 by inserting at the end the following: 
'3. 
Rules. 
The rules of the Board of Dental Examiners applicable to dental 
hygienists that are in effect on the effective date of this Act remain in effect until 
amended or repealed by the State Board of Dental Hygiene. 
4. Staggered terms. The terms of initial appointments to the State Board of Dental 
Hygiene pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, section 19121 are staggered as 
follows: two members serve for 5-year terms; 2 members serve for 4-year terms; and one 
member serves for a 3-year ternl.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 23 the following: 
'Sec. 24. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
Administration - Attorney General 0310 
Initiative: Provides funds for one part-time Assistant Attorney General position and 
related costs. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF 
THE 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
OTHER SPECIAL REVE:~UE FUNDS 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
2013-14 
0.500 
$31,494 
$3,920 
$35,414 
2013-14 
$35,414 
$35,414 
2014-15 
0.500 
$44,294 
$2,559 
$46,853 
2014-15 
$46,853 
$46,853 
PROFESSIONAL AND FINA:~CIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Dental Examiners - Board of 0384 
Initiative: Reduces funding for staff support and all other related costs as a result of 
sharing administrative and infrastructure costs on a pro rata basis with the Board of 
Dental Hygiene. 
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
State Board of Dental Hygiene N149 
2013-14 
($42,104) 
($24,456) 
($66,560) 
2014-15 
($59,601) 
($29,606) 
($89,207) 
Initiative: Provides funding for the pro rata share of administrative and infrastructure cost 
to support the State Board of Dental Hygiene. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
State Board of Dental Hygiene N149 
2013-14 
$41,004 
$52,154 
$93,158 
2014-15 
$58,281 
$65,151 
$123,432 
Initiative: Provides funding for the per diem costs for the members of the State Board of 
Dental Hygiene. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
Personal Services 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
State Board of Dental Hygiene N149 
2013-14 
$2,750 
$2,750 
2014-15 
$3,520 
$3,520 
Initiative: Provides funding for the initial start-up costs of the State Board of Dental 
Hygiene. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL 
REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2013-14 
$114,024 
$114,024 
2013-14 
$114,024 
$29,348 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2014-15 
$0 
$0 
2014-15 
$0 
$37,745 
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
SECTION TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
$143,372 
2013-14 
$114,024 
$64,762 
$178,786 
$37,745 
2014-15 
$0 
$84,598 
$84,598 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the following changes to the bill: 
1. It changes the name of the State Board of Dental Hygienists to the State Board of 
Dental Hygiene; 
2. It establishes the State Board of Dental Hygiene as an affiliated board with the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation that shares resources with the Board 
of Dental Examiners; 
3. It adds provisions that explain that the administrative expenses for staff and 
infrastructure of the Board of Dental Examiners must be shared on a pro rata basis with 
the State Board of Dental Hygiene and provides that the State Board of Dental Hygiene is 
required to charge sufficient licensure fees to finance the pro rata sharing of costs; 
4. It removes all reference1: in the bill that add an executive and assistant executive 
director and a secretary to the board and removes other technical provisions relating to 
the board's powers and duti.es that are not necessary to the board's primary 
responsibilities; 
5. 
It removes provisions in the bill that establish dental hygienist adjudicatory 
panels; 
6. It amends provisions in the bill relating to appointments to the board of public 
health hygienists and independ~:nt practice dental hygienists to ensure the qualifications 
for appointment accurately refll~ct the current statutory licensure requirements. It also 
adds the requirement that one dental hygienist on the board be an active instructor in an 
approved educational program in dental hygiene; 
7. It establishes that any fees set by the board may not exceed $250; 
8. It removes provisions that require an in-person interview for applicants who had 
completed the North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. dental hygiene 
examination more than one year prior to application for licensure and for applicants 
seeking licensure by endorsement; 
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9. It adds 2 unallocated transition provisions to provide that the rules of the Board of 
Dental Examiners applicable to dental hygienists that are in effect on the effective date of 
this legislation remain in effect until amended or repealed by the State Board of Dental 
Hygiene and establishes staggered terms for initial appointments to that board; and 
10. It adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/28/13 ;tvac 
LD933 
LR 129(02) 
An Act To Establish a Separate Regulatory Board for Dental Hygienists 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .~u-J-4-5ciJ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$114,024 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$114,024 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$124,687 
$84,598 
$85,927 
$87,296 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$3,000 
$160,070 
$3,000 
$160,070 
Transfers 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases case-loads with no effect on fines or fees 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $114,024 in fiscal year 2013-14 to the Board of Dental 
Hygiene, a new regulatory board affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, for the initial 
start-up costs of the board. 
This bill requires the Board of Dental Hygiene and the Board of Dental Examiners to share both administrative and 
infrastructure costs on a pro rata basis. This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $95,908 in fiscal 
year 2013-14 and $126,952 in fiscal year 2014-15 to the State Board of Dental Hygiene for its share of the personal 
services and all other costs associated with establishing and administering the State Board of Dental Hygiene as of 
October 1, 2013. The Board will also incur additional costs of $64,080 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $5,540 in fiscal year 
2014-15 for the costs associated with the ALMS licensing system and other administrative costs. Of that amount, 
approximately $60,000 is a one-time cost associated with the initial setup and conversion ofthe licensing system. 
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The net increase in dedicated revenues to the two boards from licensing and other fees is estimated to be $3,000 in 
fiscal year 2013-14 and $160,070 in fiscal year 2014-15. The amount to be received by the State Board of Dental 
Hygiene is estimated to be approximately $12,130 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $367,458 in fiscal year 2014-15. This 
estimate assumes the fee for new licenses and renewals of licenses to be $250. Additionally, there will be a one-time 
transfer of $1 00,079 from the State Board of Dental Examiners to the State Board of Dental Hygiene in fiscal year 2013-
equal to one half of the biennial renewal revenue received in fiscal year 2012-13. Because this revenue will not be 
sufficient to support the costs of the State Board of Dental Hygiene, a one-time General Fund appropriation of 
$114,024 in fiscal year 2013-14 is included in the bill. 
The State Board of Dental Examiners affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will 
require Other Special Revenue Funds deallocations of $66,560 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $89,207 in fiscal year 2014-
as a result of the licensing and regulation of dental hygienists being transferred to the State Board of Dental 
Hygiene. The estimated loss of dedicated revenue to the board from licensing and other fees is projected to be $9,130 
in fiscal year 2013-14 and $207,388 in fiscal year 2014-15. As stated above, the State Board of Dental Examiners will 
make a one-time transfer of $1 00,079 in fiscal year 2013-14 to the State Board of Dental Hygiene, reducing its 
available balances. However, even with this reduction, projections indicate that the board appears to have sufficient 
funding to cover their expenses through the next biennium. 
Thus bill also includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of$35,414 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $46,853 in fiscal 
year 2014-15 to the Department of the Attorney General for one part-time Assistant Attorney General position and 
related costs to provide legal services to the State Board of Dental Hygiene. 
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