CHAPTER 689

H.P. 1414 - L.D. 1913

An Act To Establish the Department of Health and Human

Services

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

Whereas, the establishment of the new Department of Health and Human Services on July 1, 2004 is necessary for the orderly transition of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services to the new department; 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. 22-A MRSA is enacted to read:

TITLE 22-A