CHAPTER 3

H.P. 383 - L.D. 508

An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations

for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change

Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper

Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending

June 30, 2005

CHAPTER 3

H.P. 383 - L.D. 508

An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations

for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change

Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper

Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending

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,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

PART A