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Title: Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to recede and concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that establishes the Blue Economy Task Force to support Maine's emergence as a center for blue economy innovation and opportunity in the 21st century.

Highlights:

  • Establishes Maine’s Blue Economy Task Force (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the task force shall be comprised of no fewer than 13 members, including representatives of the following (Sec. 2):

    • Public and private research institutions;

    • Innovative blue economy sector businesses;

    • Fisheries;

    • Aquaculture businesses;

    • Blue economy equity investors;

    • The President of the Maine Technology Institute; and

    • A state commission dedicated to working waterfront issues.

  • Requires that the task force consult specified individuals and entities (Sec. 3).

  • Requires that the task force compile a report containing certain information to identify ways in which the state may facilitate the growth of blue economy businesses (Sec. 4).

  • Requires that the Maine Office of Community Affairs provide staffing for the task force (Sec. 5).

  • Requires that the aforementioned report be submitted no later than February 1 2026 (Sec. 6).

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