An Act To Provide Funds for Access to Federal Training Facilities for First Responders

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

Whereas,  Maine driver's licenses are no longer acceptable proof for admission to federal facilities outside the State; and

Whereas,  first responders who are Maine residents are unable to access federal facilities for training purposes; and

Whereas,  this inability to get training places lives and property at serious risk; 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,

Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

Administration - Public Safety 0088

Initiative: Provides one-time funding for passport cards to allow first responders to access federal facilities for training purposes.

GENERAL FUND	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19
All Other	$10,500	$0	$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$10,500	$0	$0

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

SUMMARY

This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $10,500 in fiscal year 2016-17 to the Department of Public Safety for passport cards to allow first responders to access federal facilities in order to receive training.