CHAPTER 98

S.P. 585 - L.D. 1630

Resolve, Approving the 2003 Draft and Arrangement of the

Constitution of Maine Made by the Chief Justice of the

Supreme Judicial Court and Providing for its Publication

and Distribution

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

Whereas, the 2003 recodification of the Constitution of Maine has been completed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court and submitted to the Legislature; and

Whereas, the recodification must be made available to the public as soon as possible and before the expiration of the 90-day period; 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

Sec. 1. Constitution; approval of 2003 draft and arrangement, enrollment, distribution. Resolved: That the draft and arrangement of the Constitution of Maine, as amended, made by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article X, Section 6, is approved and that the same be enrolled on parchment or other suitable material and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State; and be it further