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 allocations from Highway Fund. There are allocated from the Highway 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

Personal Services $15,000

All Other (15,000)

________

TOTAL 0

Provides for the transfer of All Other funds to Personal Services to cover winter and emergency overtime.

Salary Plan

Personal Services (500,000)

Provides for the deallocation of funds not required to meet costs associated with collective bargaining.