Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall hold meetings at various locations in the State, to be determined by the chairs. The commission shall:

1. Evaluate the criteria for siting agency liquor stores;

2. Invite the participation of interested parties;

3. Identify and recommend appropriate actions the State may take to establish the criteria for siting agency liquor stores; and

4. Identify and discuss other issues relevant to this study; and be it further

Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That the Legislative Council shall provide necessary staffing services to the commission; and be it further

Sec. 7. Compensation. Resolved: That the legislative members of the commission are entitled to receive the legislative per diem, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses related to their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission. Public members not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses and, upon a demonstration of financial hardship, a per diem equal to the legislative per diem for their attendance at authorized meetings of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That, no later than November 4, 2005, the commission shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Council. The commission is not authorized to introduce legislation. Following receipt and review of the report, the Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature; and be it further