Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to 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:

• Requires the Department of Economic and Community Development establish the blue economy task force to support Maine's emergence as a center for blue economy innovation and opportunity in the 21st century (Sec. 3).

• Requires the task force develop a report that outline the sectors of the state’s blue economy and existing economic development plans or strategies for blue economic development and growth that includes references to sustainable use of ocean resources for economic health, improved livelihoods, jobs or ecosystem health (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that the provisiosn of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to 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:

• Requires the Department of Economic and Community Development establish the blue economy task force to support Maine's emergence as a center for blue economy innovation and opportunity in the 21st century (Sec. 3).

• Requires the task force develop a report that outline the sectors of the state’s blue economy and existing economic development plans or strategies for blue economic development and growth that includes references to sustainable use of ocean resources for economic health, improved livelihoods, jobs or ecosystem health (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that the provisiosn of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text