Generally, this is a measure that, due to some exigency is passed to take effect immediately upon signing by the Governor or to take effect on some other date specified in the bill which is earlier than 90 days following final adjournment. Emergency bills require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the elected members in each chamber to be enacted. In order to introduce a bill in the second regular session (except bills containing certain budgetary matters, etc.), it must be determined to be of an emergency nature (Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 1). Such a measure, while it addresses an emergency, is not generally referred to as an emergency bill and does not require a two-thirds vote for enactment.
An Executive bill which, subject to the Parliament's agreement, undergoes a speeded-up legislative process. For example, all Stages are considered by the whole Parliament rather than by a specific committee, and the usual requirements for intervals between Stages do not apply (rule 9.21).