An Act To Save the Marine Technology Center and Strengthen Maine's Boatbuilding Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1948
Senate Amendment SA_A-SA_A_S704 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,;4, to SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 746, L.D. 
1948, Bill, "An Act To Save the Marine Technology Center and Strengthen Maine's 
Boatbuilding Workforce" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 1 to 3 and inserting in their 
place the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Partnerships. 
The Department of Economic and Community 
Development shall facilitate the formation of partnerships with interested parties to 
strengthen and secure the future of the Marine Technology Center at Eastport. Parties 
that should be approached include, but are not limited to, the Washington County 
Community College, the City of Eastport, the University of Maine System, Maine 
Maritime Academy, Husson College, Friends of the Boat School or its successor 
organization and the Maine Marine Trades Association or its successor organization. 
Sec. 2. Report. The Department of Economic and Community Development, with 
input and assistance from the Washington County Community College and the City of 
Eastport, shall report the results of its efforts and its recommendations to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters by 
February 1,2007. 
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Economic and Community Development 0069 
Initiative: 
Provides one-time funds to facilitate the formation of partnerships to 
strengthen and secure the future of the Marine Technology Center. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2006-07 
$25,000 
$25,000 
SENATE AMENDMENT kto SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 746, L.D. 1948 
S~RY 
This amendment specifies that the Department of Economic and Community 
Development shall facilitate the formation of partnerships and, with input and assistance 
from the Washington County Community College and the City of Eastport, report on the 
results of those efforts. This amendment also clarifies that the funding is administered by 
the Department of Economic and Community Development. 
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(Senator ROTU 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: OS/24/06 .:$!?ae 
LD 1948 
LR 2773(17) 
An Act to Save the Marine Technology Center and Strengthen Maine's Boatbuilding Workforce 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment A" to Senate Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not change the cost of the bill in fiscal year 2006-07. 
As amended, this bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $25,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 to the 
Department of Economic and Community Development to facilitate the formation of partnerships to strengthen and 
secure the future of the Marine Technology Center. Additional costs to Maine Maritime Academy and the University 
of Maine System associated with collaborating with the Washington County Community College and the City of 
Eastport can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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