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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
First Regular Session of the 121st

CHAPTER 160
H.P. 857 - L.D. 1160

An Act To Amend the Membership of the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission

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

     Whereas, this Act expands membership of the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission to provide a broader representation of emergency service organizations and Legislators on the commission; and

     Whereas, it is urgent that the expanded membership of the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission be effective immediately in order to better fulfill pressing responsibilities related to homeland security and other duties of the commission; 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. 5 MRSA §3371, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. AAAA, §1, is amended to read:

     2. Membership. The commission consists of 21 23 members appointed as follows:

The Governor shall request a list of names from the organizations covered under paragraphs F to I from which to make appointments.

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

Effective May 14, 2003.

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