CHAPTER 664

H.P. 1382 - L.D. 1974

An Act To Make Additional Allocations from the Highway

Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State

Government and To Change Certain Provisions of State Law

Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government

for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007

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,