Sec. 1. 3 MRSA §902, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 1989, c. 410, §10, is amended to read:

1. Plan. The commission, with the assistance of the Executive Director of the Legislative Council, shall develop and commend a plan for the preservation and development of the aesthetic and historical integrity of the State House and the grounds specified in section 902-A, subsection 2. By April 1, 1990, the commission shall submit an interim report indicating its progress on the plan to the Legislative Council and the Governor. Upon receipt of the commission's completed plan, the Legislative Council may submit the plan to the Legislature for adoption and enactment as the official state plan for the preservation and development of the aesthetic and historical integrity of the State House. From time to time the commission may submit additional amendments for inclusion in the plan which may be submitted to the Legislative Council for adoption and enactment by the Legislature.

Sec. 2. 3 MRSA §902, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:

1-A.__Living memorial garden.__The commission shall arrange for and oversee the development and maintenance of a living memorial garden in Capitol Park, the design of which must be consistent with the plan for the garden and double rows of trees developed for the commission in 2002 by Pressley Associates, Inc.__ Development of the living memorial garden is subject to available funding.__The commission may seek and accept funds from private and public sources, including the Percent for Art Program, for the development and maintenance of the garden.

SUMMARY

This bill is submitted by the State House and Capitol Commission as a result of its study pursuant to Resolve 2001, chapter 110. The bill adds to the duties of the commission the responsibility, subject to available funding, of providing for the development and maintenance of a living memorial garden in Capitol Park. The commission may use public and private funds for that purpose.

The bill also makes a technical cross-reference correction.