A. Aquaculture and marine sciences and technology;

B. Biotechnology;

C. Composite materials engineering;

D. Environmental sciences and technology; and

E. Information sciences and technology.

Sec. K-5. 10 MRSA §948, sub-§1, ¶F, as repealed and replaced by PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. A, §4, is amended to read:

F. Providing an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature by January 1st of each regular session of the Legislature setting forth:

(1) The operations and accomplishments of the fund during the fiscal year; and

(2) The assets and liabilities of the fund at the end of its most recent fiscal year; and

(3)__The annual measurable goals and objectives of the fund, as established by the board, and an assessment of the achievement of those goals and objectives.__The goals and objectives must include, but not be limited to, education, research and development; and

Sec. K-6. Board of Directors of the Maine Technology Institute minutes. Until December 30, 2000, the Board of Directors of the Maine Technology Institute shall submit to the joint standing or the joint select committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over research and development matters minutes of each board meeting. The minutes must be submitted within 30 days following each meeting.

Sec. K-7. Transition. Funding of Centers for Innovation will continue through June 30, 2001, when technology boards can be established.

PART L

Sec. L-1. 5 MRSA §13122-J is enacted to read:

§13122-J.__Comprehensive research and development evaluation