An Act To Fund the Maine Diversion Alert Program

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 Maine Diversion Alert Program requires additional funding in fiscal year 2015-16 and beyond to maintain the program statewide; and

Whereas,  this legislation provides funds for the Maine Diversion Alert Program during fiscal year 2015-16; and

Whereas,  in order for the funds to be available in fiscal year 2015-16 this legislation needs to take effect before adjournment; 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,

Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

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Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the Maine Diversion Alert Program.

GENERAL FUND	2015-16	2016-17
All Other	$95,000	$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$95,000	$0

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.