J. One percent of the total gross slot machine income must be forwarded directly to the municipality in which the slot machines are located.;

K.__One percent of the total gross slot machine income from a tribal commercial track must be forwarded directly to the Washington County Development Authority; and

L.__One percent of the total gross slot machine income from a tribal commercial track must be forwarded directly to the career and technical education centers located in Washington County.

Sec. A-22. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§5-A is enacted to read:

5-A.__Games on nontribal land.__Notwithstanding subsection 5, upon proper application, the department may issue a high-stakes beano license to a federally recognized Indian tribe to operate games on nontribal land in Washington County.__The department may issue a high-stakes beano license in accordance with this section to all federally recognized Indian tribes in the State jointly.

Sec. A-23. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES,

DEPARTMENT OF THE

Harness Racing Commission 0320

Initiative: Appropriates funds for a .310 full-time equivalent State Racing Steward position, a .310 full-time equivalent State Harness Racing Technician position and operating costs necessary to regulate a new commercial track in Washington County.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

Positions - FTE COUNT 0.000 0.620

Personal Services $0 $20,284

All Other $0 $7,737

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $28,021

Harness Racing Commission 0320

Initiative: Allocates funds for distribution of revenues to various accounts.