An Act Regarding the Laws Governing the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering

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 changes the termination date of the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering; and

Whereas,  this legislation is necessary for the continuation of the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering; 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. 20-A MRSA §8238,  as enacted by PL 2015, c. 363, §4, is amended to read:

§ 8238. Implementation; limited authorization

The school may implement the plan established for the statewide education programs pursuant to section 8236, subsection 2 during the 2017-2018 school year.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all powers, duties and authority of the school under this chapter and under any other law terminate 90 days after the adjournment of the First Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.

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

SUMMARY

This bill delays the termination date of the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering to 90 days after adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.