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Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the first line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "Senate" the following: ', including one member from each of the 2 major political parties'
Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the first line (page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "Representatives" the following: ', including one member from each of the 2 major political parties'
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 6 the following:
‘Sec. 7 Outside funding. Resolved: That the commission shall seek outside funding to fully fund all costs of the commission. If sufficient outside funding has not been received by the commission by October 1, 2008 to fully fund all costs of the commission, no meetings are authorized and no expenses of any kind may be incurred or reimbursed; and be it further’
Amend the resolve in section 7 in the 4th line (page 2, line 14 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Legislature." and inserting the following: 'Legislature; and be it further'
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 7 the following:
‘Sec. 8 Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
LEGISLATURE
 
Study Commissions - Funding 0444
 
Initiative: Provides an allocation to the Legislature in fiscal year 2008-09 to fund per diem and other expenses of this study.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS	2007-08	2008-09	
Personal Services	$0	$1,100	
All Other	$0	$2,550	
			
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL	$0	$3,650	
 
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Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively.
 
SUMMARY
This amendment ensures that Legislators who are members of the 2 major political parties serve on the commission and requires outside funding. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
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