An Act To Prevent the Double Funding of Certain MaineCare Costs

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 repeals Public Law 2013, chapter 248, which contains appropriations that are duplicated in Public Law 2013, chapter 368; and

Whereas,  it is imperative to eliminate these duplicative appropriations in order to ensure a balanced budget; 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. PL 2013, c. 248  is repealed.

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

SUMMARY

This bill repeals Public Law 2013, chapter 248, which contains appropriations and allocations that are duplicated in Public Law 2013, chapter 368, the unified budget bill.