ME LD1988

Authorizes the State Controller to transfer up to $2,500,000 from the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital to address layoff obligations for state employees affected by federal funding disruptions

Permits transfer of Personal Services expenditures from federal fund accounts to cover the contractually required 10-day layoff notice period and agency unemployment fund shortfalls when federal funding is unexpectedly removed

Requires the State Controller to return any unobligated balance to the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital by June 30, 2026

Enacted as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval by the Governor on July 1, 2025