126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1276 LR 264(02)
An Act To Provide Stable Funding for Research and Development in Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential reduction in Grant Funding - University of Maine System
Potential increase in Grant Funding - Maine Maritime Academy
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Adding Maine Maritime Academy to the list of campuses that may compete for research and development funding through the small campus initiative administered by the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System may reduce the amount of overall grant funds that the System will be able to leverage for research and development.  The impact will depend on the results of the competitive process.