Resolve, Regarding the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta

Sec. 1. Director of the Bureau of General Services to report on the status of the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta. Resolved: That the Director of the Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, referred to in this resolve as "the director," shall provide a report on the status and future of the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta, taking into account the prior work on this topic, including the work of the task force authorized by Resolve 2005, chapter 168. In preparing this report, the director shall consult with the Secretary of State, who represents the task force established by Resolve 2005, chapter 168, and other individuals or organizations determined by the director; and be it further

Sec. 2. Application authorized. Resolved: That the director is authorized to apply for grant money for funding, including from the New Century Community Program, and to expend in compliance with other applicable law any such funds received for architectural or other professional services in connection with the report required in section 1; and be it further

Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That the director shall submit the report on the status and future of the Maine State Cultural Building pursuant to section 1 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters no later than February 1, 2009; and be it further

Sec. 4. Authority to report out legislation. Resolved: That the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters is authorized to submit legislation concerning the Maine State Cultural Building to the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature.