CHAPTER 126

S.P. 610 - L.D. 1645

Resolve, To Establish the Task Force To Study Maine's

Homeland Security Needs

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

Whereas, it is appropriate and timely to create a task force to receive the report of Maine's Homeland Security Task Force and to involve and educate the Legislature and the public regarding the issues of preparedness and emergency response; and

Whereas, it is also important to identify the State's needs and resource gaps regarding homeland security; 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. Task force established. Resolved: That the Task Force to Study Maine's Homeland Security Needs, referred to in this resolve as "the task force," is established; and be it further