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Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following:
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‘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 legislation authorizes the Treasurer of State to establish the ABLE ME Savings Program to allow an individual with a disability to establish a federal tax-advantaged savings account and use the funds in that account to pay for the individual's care; and
Whereas,  in anticipation of this legislation, the Treasurer of State has developed the program to comply with federal law with a partner financial institution in this State; and
Whereas,  this legislation must be enacted before an individual with a disability may open an ABLE account in this State; 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 inserting at the end 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.