S.P. 9 - L.D. 1
An Act to Extend the Reporting Deadline for a Study by the Family Law Advisory Commission of the Statutes and Awards and Allocations Concerning Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Family Law Advisory Commission is required under Public Law 1995, chapter 694 to study the statutes and practices of awards and allocations concerning parental rights and responsibilities and report back to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by December 15, 1996; and
Whereas, the law directs the Family Law Advisory Commission to seek input from the public and other interested parties; and
Whereas, the reporting deadline must be extended to allow the Family Law Advisory Commission to hold a public hearing and complete its study with the benefit of public input and comment; 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:
Sec. 1. PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. A, §16, sub-§4 is amended to read:
4. Report. The Family Law Advisory Commission shall submit a report, including any necessary implementing legislation, to the Legislature and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by December 15, 1996 January 30, 1997 for consideration in the First Regular Session of the 118th Legislature. The report must include a summary of the study process, a list of participants and any recommendations, including any necessary implementing legislation.
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act takes effect retroactively to December 15, 1996.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective January 28, 1997.
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