CHAPTER 24
H.P. 421 - L.D. 558
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 Department of Human Services has proposed substantial changes to the foster care system to take effect May 15, 2003, including significant reductions in the State's expenditure on foster care for children; 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
Sec. 1. Rulemaking. Resolved: That the Department of Human Services shall adopt rules regarding levels of foster care, including assessment of children and reimbursement rates. The Department of Human Services shall notify the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services of any rule that is proposed pursuant to this resolve. Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine technical rules as defined by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective May 16, 2003.
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