An Act To Save the Marine Technology Center and Strengthen Maine's Boatbuilding Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1948
Senate Amendment SA_A_S694 (Senate)

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 bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec.1. Partnerships. The Washington County Community College and the City 
of Eastport shall explore the possibility of forming 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 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 Washington County Community College and the City of 
Eastport shall report the results of their efforts and their 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 the City of Eastport for use in planning and 
coordinating the effort to strengthen and secure the future of the Marine Technology 
Center. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2006-07 
$25,000 
$25,000 
SENATE AMENDMENT 1+ to S.P. 746, L.D.1948 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations section of the bill and 
requires the Washington County Community College and the City of Eastport to explore 
the possibility of forming partnerships with interested parties to strengthen and secure the 
future of the Marine Technology Center. The Washington County Community College 
and the City of Eastport shall report the results of their efforts and their recommendations 
to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education 
matters by February 1, 2007. This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations 
section. 
FISCAL NOTErJr 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LD 1948 
LR 2773(15) 
An Act to Save the Marine Technology Center and Strengthen Maine's Boatbuilding Workforce 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A-" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$0 
($408,877) 
$0 
($408,877) 
Projections 
2007-08 
($433,877) 
($433,877) 
This amendment decreases the General Fund cost of the bill by $408,877 in fiscal year 2006-07. 
Projections 
2008-09 
($433,877) 
($433,877) 
As amended, this bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $25,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 to the City of 
Eastport, Maine for use in planning and coordinating the effort 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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