An Act To Fund the Western Maine Career Centers

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 loss of federal funds threatens the career centers in Wilton, Rumford and South Paris with immediate closure; 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,

Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF

Employment Services Activity 0852

Initiative: Provides one-time funds to sustain the career centers in Wilton, Rumford and South Paris.

GENERAL FUND	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
All Other	$350,000	$0	$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$350,000	$0	$0

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.

summary

This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $350,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 to sustain the career centers in Wilton, Rumford and South Paris.