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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,  the need to support women veterans in transition and their families is immediate and crucial for their health, safety and welfare; 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 striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
‘Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
 
Veterans Services 0110
 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope for women veterans in transition and their families.

GENERAL FUND	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	
All Other	$150,000	$0	$0	
				
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$150,000	$0	$0	
 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.’
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively.
 
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill and moves the appropriation to the current fiscal year.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
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