CHAPTER 20

H.P. 973 - L.D. 1319

An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for

the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and

Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law

Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for

the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2005

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next fiscal year; and

Whereas, certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state departments and institutions will become due and payable immediately; 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,