Sec. 1. 3 MRSA §964 is enacted to read:

§964.__Termination of new programs and agencies

Beginning January 1, 2006, any new program or agency established or funded by the Legislature automatically sunsets 8 years from the date of its first being established or funded, whichever first occurs, unless the agency or program is extended through legislative action prior to the date of sunset.

SUMMARY

This bill establishes an automatic sunset on all new agencies or programs established or funded beginning January 1, 2006 unless the agency or program is extended through legislative action prior to the date of sunset.