__________ __________

GENERAL FUND TOTAL (10,000) (10,000)

Education Research Institute

Initiative: Reverts funding of the Education Research Institute to General Purpose Aid for Local Schools.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (150,000) (150,000)

__________ ________

GENERAL FUND TOTAL (150,000) (150,000)

LEGISLATURE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2003-04 2004-05

GENERAL FUND (1,046,121) (1,259,441)

__________ __________

DEPARTMENTAL TOTAL - ALL FUNDS (1,046,121) (1,259,441)

LIBRARY, MAINE STATE

Statewide Library Information System 0185

Initiative: Provides for reductions in this program through reduced funding to the university information systems database.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (4,000) (8,080)

______________ ______________

GENERAL FUND TOTAL (4,000) (8,080)

Administration - Library 0215

Initiative: Provides for reductions in this program through the elimination of New Century grants and reduced phone lines.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (210,792) (217,159)

______________

GENERAL FUND TOTAL (210,792) (217,159)

Maine State Library 0217

Initiative: Provides for reductions in this program through the elimination of the state stipend to public libraries, reduced periodical purchases, delayed computer replacement and miscellaneous other reductions associated with interactive TV administration and the Information Exchange System.