1. Hold informational sessions for discussions with knowledgeable persons;

2. Conduct, summarize and analyze the results of a literature search;

3. Conduct, tabulate and analyze the results of a survey of the public or affected persons and groups;

4. Procure and analyze relevant data;

5. Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on legal questions within the scope of the study; and

6. Determine and summarize the legislative actions or governmental programs undertaken in other jurisdictions related to issues within the scope of the study; and be it further

Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That, no later than December 15, 2003, the committee shall submit its report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources. The committee is authorized to submit legislation related to its report to the Second Regular Session of the 121st Legislature.

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

SUMMARY

This resolve directs the Commissioner of Marine Resources to establish a committee to study bay management planning for siting aquaculture facilities, which will hold 3 public hearings and analyze the data given and issue a report and recommendations and suggested legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 121st Legislature.