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

Whereas, certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state departments and institutions will become due and payable prior to June 30, 2002; 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. Allocations. There are allocated from various funds for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2003, to the departments listed, the following sums.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 18

Budget - Bureau of the 0055

New Initiative: This request provides for the establishment of a Budget Analyst position for the Bureau of the Budget. This position will be assigned to Highway Fund budget analysis. The request receives the transfer of position count and funds from the State Claims Board account.

Highway Fund 2001-02 2002-03

Positions - Legislative Count (1.000) (1.000)

Personal Services $15,211 $56,499

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Total 15,211 56,499

Claims Board 0097

New Initiative: This request provides for the abolishment of the Director of the State Claims Board position, the upgrade of the Clerk Typist III position and the transfer of the position count to the Bureau of the Budget to establish a Budget Analyst position to manage and analyze Highway Fund budget issues.

Highway Fund 2001-02 2002-03