CHAPTER 118

S.P. 139 - L.D. 415

Resolve, To Create the Committee To Study State Compliance

with the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978

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

Whereas, the Committee To Study State Compliance with the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 should be established to examine the extent to which the State complies with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 and to identify ways in which to improve compliance; and

Whereas, the study must be initiated before the 90-day period expires in order that the study may be completed and a report submitted in time for submission to the next legislative session; 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

Sec. 1. Committee established. Resolved: That the Committee To Study State Compliance with the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, referred to in this resolve as "the committee," is established; and be it further