Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That, no later than January 17, 2006, the commission shall submit an interim report that includes findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature. The commission is authorized to introduce a bill related to its report to the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature at the time of submission of its report. No later than December 15, 2006, the commission shall submit a final report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. The commission is authorized to introduce a bill related to its report to the First Regular Session of the 123rd 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 interim or final study and make its report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant an extension; and be it further

Sec. 10. Funding; budget. Resolved: That the Maine Emergency Management Agency shall provide funding for the operation of the commission and shall manage the commission's budget.

SUMMARY

This resolve establishes a study commission to analyze the State's homeland security needs, the State's current level of homeland security preparedness and the Federal Government's homeland security spending priorities as they relate to the State. The commission is required to submit an interim report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 17, 2006 and a final report by December 15, 2006.