LD 819
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Page 2 of 3 An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Expand Maine's Ocean-based Eco... LD 819 Title Page
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votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review
the returns and, if a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor
of this Act, the Governor shall proclaim the result without delay,
and this Act becomes effective 30 days after the date of the
proclamation.

 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city,
town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of this Act
necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum.

 
SUMMARY

 
The funds provided by this bond issue, in the amount of
$51,000,000, will be used to expand the State's ocean-based
economy.

 
The funds will be used for marine research infrastructure
needs in 3 areas: shared research infrastructure, research
equipment and laboratory construction and site acquisition.


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