Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next fiscal year; and

Whereas, certain obligations and expenses will become due and payable prior to July 1, 2001; 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:

PART A

Sec. A-1. Supplemental appropriations from General Fund. There are appropriated from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001 to the departments listed, the following sums.

2000-01

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES,

DEPARTMENT OF

Buildings and Grounds Operations

All Other $424,597

Provides for the appropriation of funds to replenish money expended from the Buildings and Grounds program to implement the relocation of the Department of Conservation from the Harlow Building to leased space in the Augusta area. This move results from the deterioration of the Harlow Building making it uninhabitable.

Homestead Property Tax Exemption Reimbursement

All Other (557,097)

Provides for the deappropriation of funds based on updated projections of the requirements of this program.