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Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the summary and inserting the following:
‘Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
 
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Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to accelerate the transition of the University of Maine at Augusta from an institution focused on 2-year degrees to an institution focused on granting 4-year baccalaureate degrees that meets the educational, economic, cultural and professional needs of the Kennebec Valley region.

GENERAL FUND	2007-08	2008-09	
All Other	$700,000	$900,000	
 	  	  	
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$700,000	$900,000	
 
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SUMMARY
This amendment increases from $200,000 to $900,000 the appropriation in fiscal year 2008-09 and specifies that such funds are intended to be ongoing rather than one-time funds.
 
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