D. Coordination solely between federal and state law and regulation;

E. Subjection to excessive administrative oversight; and

F. An insufficient structure to predict, measure or control local costs; and be it further

Sec. 2. Participation of other entities. Resolved: That the bureau, in the conduct of its duties, may seek information from all related state agencies; statewide or regional associations representing municipalities, counties, schools and quasi-municipal associations; and statewide associations representing the beneficiaries or interests that may be affected by the repeal, modification, redesign, enhanced coordination or delayed implementation of the mandates under the bureau's purview; and be it further

Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That, no later than November 2, 2005, the bureau shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government and the Legislative Council. In its proposed implementing legislation, the bureau may include proposals to repeal, modify, redesign, effectively coordinate or delay the implementation of any of the listed mandates, as may be appropriate. The bureau is not authorized to introduce legislation. Following receipt and review of the report, the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature.

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

SUMMARY

This resolve directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of the Budget to identify the unfunded state mandates placed on local and regional governmental entities that were enacted prior to November 23, 1992, the effective date of the Constitution of Maine, Article 9, Section 21, which limits the imposition of unfunded state mandates and to recommend legislation for reducing the burden of those mandates.