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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,  the changes to the charter of Colby College set forth in this Act must take effect immediately so that the college can appoint or reappoint trustees in time for the annual board meeting held during the college’s commencement exercises in May; 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 at the end before the summary 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 an emergency clause to the bill.