Section 2 corrects a conflict created by Public Law 1997, chapters 752 and 788, which affected the same provision of law. Public Law 1997, chapter 752 added a cross-reference to specifically permit the issuance of bonds for correctional facilities and chapter 788 increased the bonding authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authorities and changed the necessary vote of approval of the Legislature from a 2/3 vote to a majority vote. This section incorporates the changes made by both laws.

Section 3 corrects the stated number of members of a commission to reflect the total number described. It also makes a grammatical change.

Section 4 corrects a numbering conflict created by Public Law 1997, chapters 563 and 564, which enacted 2 substantively different provisions with the same number.

Section 5 replaces a comma that was removed in error when this provision of law was last amended.

Sections 6 and 7 correct a conflict created by Public Law 1997, chapters 643 and 655, which affected the same provision of law. Chapter 643 changed the reporting date of the State Budget Officer and chapter 655 clarified an internal cross-reference. The conflict is corrected by incorporating the changes made by both laws. This correction is retroactive to April 1, 1998, the effective date of Public Law 1997, chapter 643.

Section 8 corrects an error in mechanics by removing an "and" and replacing it with a comma so that it is clearly understood that the economist from the University of Maine System is selected only by the chancellor.

Sections 9 and 10 correct a cross-reference by repealing the 2 subsections that make reference to Title 24-A, section 1525, which was repealed by Public Law 1997, chapter 457, section 27.

Section 11 supplies the appropriate calendar date for a reference to the effective date of a provision of law and also corrects grammatical errors.

Section 12 supplies the appropriate calendar date for a reference to the effective date of a provision of law.