PUBLIC Law, Chapter 329, LD 723, 125th Maine State Legislature
An Act To End Homelessness for Veterans in Maine

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An Act To End Homelessness for Veterans in Maine
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §513  is enacted to read:
§ 513. Homelessness prevention coordination
The director shall establish a partnership with a national, human services-based volunteer organization to coordinate efforts to remedy and prevent homelessness among veterans in this State. The volunteer organization must have as its core programs addressing homelessness and veterans' services and have been active as a human services-based volunteer organization for a minimum of 30 years. The director may accept donations from outside sources and federal funding to accomplish the priorities of the partnership. If federal or outside funding is available, the priorities of this partnership, listed in order of priority, include, but are not limited to:
 
1.  Identification.     Identifying homeless veterans in the State;
 
2.  Outreach events.     Conducting annual outreach events, targeted to reach the maximum number of veterans in need, to disseminate information on resources and services available to assist homeless veterans; and
 
3.  Funding homes.     Identifying and securing temporary or permanent living space for veterans within the veterans' communities.
 
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 125th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.

SP0212, Signed on 2011-06-14 00:00:00.0 - First Regular Session - 125th Maine Legislature, page