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Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Penobscot River in the Towns of Enfield and Howland King's Bridge
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas,  this resolve designates the newly built bridge that spans the Penobscot River in the Town of Enfield and the Town of Howland King's Bridge after Leeman King of Howland and Philip and Carroll King of Enfield; and
Whereas,  the Town of Howland and the Town of Enfield have issued proclamations regarding the new bridge, and formal designation by the State must be made before the end 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 Bridge in Enfield and Howland named. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall designate the bridge that spans the Penobscot River in the Town of Enfield and the Town of Howland King's Bridge.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.
 
SUMMARY
This resolve names the bridge that spans the Penobscot River in the Town of Enfield and the Town of Howland King's Bridge.