An Act To Provide Funding for Tribal Economic Development for the Penobscot Indian Nation and Other Federally Recognized Tribes

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

Whereas,  the funding provided by this legislation is needed as soon as possible in order to support economic development activities by federally recognized tribes; 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,

Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF

Federally Recognized Tribes - Economic Development

Initiative: Provides funds for economic development for the Penobscot Indian Nation. These funds are to assist the nation with feasibility studies, implementation of economic projects, matching funds and economic development planning activities.

GENERAL FUND	2005-06	2006-07
All Other	$250,000	$250,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$250,000	$250,000

Federally Recognized Tribes - Economic Development

Initiative: Provides funds for economic development for federally recognized tribes other than the Penobscot Indian Nation. These funds are to assist the tribes with feasibility studies, implementation of economic projects, matching funds and economic development planning activities.

GENERAL FUND	2005-06	2006-07
All Other	$750,000	$750,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$750,000	$750,000

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS	2005-06	2006-07
GENERAL FUND	$1,000,000	$1,000,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS	$1,000,000	$1,000,000

Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

summary

This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Economic and Community Development to provide financial assistance to the Penobscot Indian Nation and other federally recognized tribes for economic development. These funds are to assist the nation and tribes with feasibility studies, implementation of economic projects, matching funds and economic development planning activities.