LD 1608
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entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses and, upon a
demonstration of financial hardship, a per diem equal to the
legislative per diem for their attendance at authorized meetings of
the commission; and be it further

 
Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That, no later than December 7, 2005, the
commission shall submit a report that includes its findings and
recommendations, including suggested legislation, for
presentation to the Second Regular Session of the 122nd
Legislature. The commission is authorized to introduce
legislation related to its report to the Second Regular Session
of the 122nd Legislature at the time of submission of its report;
and be it further

 
Sec. 9. Extension. Resolved: That, if the commission requires a
limited extension of time to complete its study and make its
report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant
an extension; and be it further

 
Sec. 10. Commission budget. Resolved: That the chairs of the
commission, with assistance from the commission staff, shall
administer the commission's budget. Within 10 days after its
first meeting, the commission shall present a work plan and
proposed budget to the Legislative Council for its approval. The
commission may not incur expenses that would result in the
commission's exceeding its approved budget. Upon request from
the commission, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council
shall promptly provide the commission chairs and staff with a
status report on the commission budget, expenditures incurred and
paid and available funds.

 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble,
this resolve takes effect when approved.

 
SUMMARY

 
This resolve authorizes the establishment of the Commission To
Study Methods To Improve Ballot Access.


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