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An Act to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma and Active Duty Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, veterans have made significant sacrifices to protect our country and ensure our freedom, and many of those veterans in Maine may face challenges transitioning back to civilian life; and Whereas, the Legislature remains committed to supporting efforts that assist military service members and their families as they separate from military service and transition back to civilian life by helping them find stable employment, access health care and housing and find their place in society; and Whereas, it is particularly important to support those veterans who have sacrificed more than others because they have experienced military sexual trauma while serving their country in the military; and Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period to provide desperately needed funding to organizations that support veterans and their families; 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,

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Morgan Rielly (D)*,  Craig Hickman (D),  Mathew McIntyre (R),  Michele Meyer (D),  Laura Supica (D), 

Governor's Action: Emergency Unsigned, Jun 24, 2025 (on 06/24/2025)

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