Initiative: Appropriates funds to provide assistance within existing programs to employees who are laid off as a result of the reduction in the state government workforce. The assistance may include, but is not limited to, retraining, career planning and assistance in obtaining other employment and may be provided before or after an employee leaves state employment. These funds carry forward until June 30, 2005.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other 175,000 0

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL 175,000 0

Public Improvements - Planning/Construction - Admin 0057

Initiative: Eliminates one Clerk Typist III position to maintain program costs within available resources.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

Positions - Legislative Count (1.000) (1.000)

Personal Services (43,872) (46,396)

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL (43,872) (46,396)

Capital Construction/Repairs/Improvements - Admin 0059

Initiative: Reduces funding for major repairs and capital construction projects to stay within available resources.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (3,261,986) (3,261,986)

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL (3,261,986) (3,261,986)

Capital Construction/Repairs/Improvements - Admin 0059

Initiative: Provides for the deappropriation of funds to achieve savings. Funding for capital projects will be secured through the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (3,261,985) (3,261,985)

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL (3,261,985) (3,261,985)

Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080