SP0656
LD 1877
Second Regular Session - 125th Maine Legislature
C "A", Filing Number S-487, Sponsored by
LR 2813
Item 2
Bill Tracking, Additional Documents Chamber Status

Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following:

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

Whereas,  it is essential to immediately modernize the Maine Veterinary Practice Act so that veterinarians can continue to provide vital services to Maine businesses in our emerging industries, including aquaculture and bioscience, helping to support innovation in new technologies; 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,

Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following:

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

SUMMARY

This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill.


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