Sec. 7. Funding. Resolved: That the commission may seek and accept outside funds to support the study. Prompt notice of solicitation and acceptance of funds must be sent to the Legislative Council. All funds accepted must be forwarded to the Executive Director of the Legislative Council along with an accounting record that includes the amount of funds, date the funds were received, from whom the funds were received and the purpose and any limitation on the use of the funds. The Executive Director of the Legislative Council administers any funds received; and be it further

Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That the commission shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the Second Regular Session of the 121st Legislature no later than December 3, 2003. If the commission requires an extension of time to complete its report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant the extension. Following review of the report, the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety may report out a bill related to the study to the Second Regular Session of the 121st Legislature; and be it further

Sec. 9. Budget. Resolved: That the cochairs of the commission, with assistance from the commission's staff, shall administer the commission's budget. Within 10 days after its first meeting, the commission shall present a work plan and proposed budget to the Legislative Council for approval. The commission may not incur expenses that would result in the commission's exceeding its approved budget. Upon request from the commission, the Executive Director of the Legislative council shall promptly provide the commission chairs and staff with a status report on the commission's budget, expenditures incurred and paid and available funds; and be it further