An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021

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 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. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund 0883

Initiative: Provides funding for maintenance and repair of state facilities. Any unexpended or unencumbered funds from this project at the end of the fiscal year may not lapse but must be carried forward to be used for the same purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
All Other
$2,000,000 $0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,000,000 $0

Central Administrative Applications Z234

Initiative: Provides funding for the human resources management system.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
All Other
$1,900,000 $0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,900,000 $0

Information Services 0155

Initiative: Provides necessary All Other for information security enhancements.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
All Other
$1,748,821 $0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,748,821 $0

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2019-20 2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$5,648,821 $0
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $5,648,821 $0

Sec. A-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF

Bureau of Agriculture 0393

Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace the 2002 FT120 butterfat, protein and solids analyzer to ensure a safe milk supply for the public.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
Capital Expenditures
$45,000 $0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $45,000 $0

Parks - General Operations Z221

Initiative: Provides funding to increase salaries for 38 Lifeguard positions and 5 Lifeguard Supervisor positions and provides funds for the required certification training.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
Personal Services
$0 $64,687
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $64,687

AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2019-20 2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$45,000 $64,687
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $45,000 $64,687

Sec. A-3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE

Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556

Initiative: Provides one-time funding for additional workforce development, including short-term training through the Maine Quality Centers, at Maine's 7 community colleges.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
All Other
$0 $2,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,500,000

Sec. A-4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

Administration - Corrections 0141

Initiative: Reduces funding for Downeast Correctional Facility positions and All Other costs appropriated in Public Law 2019, chapter 343, Part A. The facility will open in June 2021 rather than January 2021 and the positions will start March 1, 2021 rather than January 1, 2021.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
All Other
$0 ($14,537)
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($14,537)

Correctional Medical Services Fund 0286

Initiative: Provides one-time funding for mandated prisoner Hepatitis C treatment.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
All Other
$3,000,000 $2,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $2,500,000

Corrections Food Z177

Initiative: Reduces funding for Downeast Correctional Facility positions and All Other costs appropriated in Public Law 2019, chapter 343, Part A. The facility will open in June 2021 rather than January 2021 and the positions will start March 1, 2021 rather than January 1, 2021.

GENERAL FUND 2019-20 2020-21
All Other
$0 ($66,338)
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($66,338)

Downeast Correctional Facility 0542

Initiative: Reduces funding for Downeast Correctional Facility positions and All Other costs appropriated in Public Law 2019, chapter 343, Part A. The facility will open in June 2021 rather than January 2