Sec. 4. 30-A MRSA §4722, sub-§1, ¶W, as amended by PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. TT, §1, is further amended to read:

W. Pursuant to the purpose of the Act to provide housing assistance to persons of low income and in accordance with rules adopted under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act,

operate programs to provide energy conservation and fuel assistance on behalf of persons of low income in connection with single-family or multi-unit residential housing and accept, obtain, distribute and administer federal and state funds, including block grants, for energy conservation and fuel assistance for the purpose of operating those programs.

(1) The Maine State Housing Authority shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs on June 30, 1992 and annually thereafter on the low- income energy assistance program. The report must include, but is not limited to, program revenue and expenditures, number of individuals served and types of services provided; and

Sec. 5. 30-A MRSA §4722, sub-§1, ¶X, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. I, §7 and affected by §8, is amended to read:

X. Advise the Governor and other officials of State Government on matters relating to energy conservation.; and

Sec. 6. 30-A MRSA §4722, sub-§1, ¶Y is enacted to read:

Y.__Expand access to housing for young professionals and young families. The Maine State Housing Authority shall develop recommendations to create or modify programs with the goal of expanding access to housing for young professionals and young families.__The Maine State Housing Authority shall specifically consider strategies to assist renters and first-time home buyers who are under 35 years of age and explore options for linking assistance levels to student loan obligations.__The Maine State Housing Authority shall collaborate with the Maine Community College System, vocational high schools and community action programs to encourage the development of affordable housing in high-cost housing areas of the State.

(1)__The Maine State Housing Authority shall report its findings and recommendations regarding expanded access to housing for young professionals and young families