3. Development of options for improvement of comprehensive planning statewide, including but not limited to recommended changes to: the focus and contents of local comprehensive plans; local, regional and state procedures for development, review and coordination of comprehensive plans; and the growth management laws that would result in better land use planning; and be it further

Sec. 4. Cost assessment. Resolved: That the office shall assess the projected costs to the State and its political subdivisions of developing and implementing any changes in law or policy proposed pursuant to this resolve and the adequacy of existing resources to develop and implement those changes. The office shall clearly identify any recommendations the development or implementation of which would require additional governmental resources; and be it further

Sec. 5. Report. Resolved: That, by February 1, 2006, the office shall develop and submit to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources and the Community Preservation Advisory Committee, established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 4350, a final report, along with any proposed legislation, that summarizes the study undertaken pursuant to this resolve and outlines both short-term and long-term recommendations; and be it further

Sec. 6. Authority to report out legislation. Resolved: That the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources is authorized to report out legislation relating to the study undertaken pursuant to this resolve to the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature.