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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
 
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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 	 2005-06 	 2006-07 	
All Other
	$0	$25,000	
 	 	 	
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS	$0	$25,000	
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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 NOTE REQUIRED
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