Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next fiscal year; and

Whereas, certain obligations and expenses will become due and payable prior to July 1, 1999; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

PART A

Sec. A-1. Allocation. The following funds are allocated from the Highway Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999 to carry out the purposes of this Part.

1998-99

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Administration and Planning

All Other ($215,000)

Provides for the deallocation of funds that were provided for consultant services for planning efforts that are now being performed with the Highway and Bridge Improvement Program.

Bridge Maintenance

All Other $350,000

Capital Expenditures (200,000)

________

TOTAL $150,000

Provides for the allocation of funds necessary to continue the ongoing operations of bridge maintenance and provides for the deallocation of funds no longer required for Capital Expenditures.