CHAPTER 667

H.P. 1416 - L.D. 2016

An Act To Extend the Corrections Alternatives Advisory

Committee

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

Whereas, the Corrections Alternatives Advisory Committee was established to work to effectively identify the costs, benefits and cost savings associated with alternative corrections service delivery options, including improved collaboration between State Government and county government and regionalization opportunities and cost reductions; and

Whereas, the Corrections Alternatives Advisory Committee needs to continue its work to further identify options to be evaluated with the goal of achieving efficiencies and managing the cost of correctional services at both the state and county levels; 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: