Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next fiscal year; and

Whereas, certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state departments and institutions will become due and payable immediately; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

PART A

Sec. A-1. Supplemental appropriations and allocations. There are appropriated and allocated from various funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, to the departments listed, the following sums.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

STATE CONTROLLER - OFFICE OF THE 0056

Initiative: Provides funds to allow for the contracting of special audits, financial audits and investigations.

GENERAL FUND 2004-05

All Other $250,000

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000

ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES 0038

Initiative: Reduces funding in the Personal Services line category from salary savings achieved from position vacancies in the Bureau of Human Resources.

GENERAL FUND 2004-05

Personal Services ($55,000)

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($55,000)

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION/REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENTS - ADMIN 0059