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Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following:
‘Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas,  this legislation authorizes the towns of Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman to create and maintain a common ownership depository account in the name of the 3 towns; and
Whereas,  this arrangement will allow the towns to realize considerable cost savings and increased administrative efficiencies; and
Whereas,  it is imperative that legislation take effect as soon as possible in order to maximize these savings and efficiencies; 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,’
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following:
‘Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.’
 
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and clause to the bill.