CHAPTER 8
S.P. 552 - L.D. 1678
Resolve, Concerning Payments to Legislators during Special Session
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this resolve eliminates the per diem compensation payment for special sessions held prior to June 18, 1997; and
Whereas, in order to apply to such a special session, this resolve must take effect in advance of the 90-day period; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Legislative compensation. Resolved: That, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, members of the Legislature are not entitled to per diem compensation payment for attendance at any special session of the 118th Legislature held prior to the statutory adjournment date of June 18, 1997; and be it further
Sec. 2. Constituent services allowances. Resolved: That, notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, payments for the balance of constituent services allowances may not be made until July 1, 1997.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective March 27, 1997.
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