Resolve, Directing the Maine Arts Commission, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the Maine State Museum Commission To Study the Replacement of Statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection

Sec. 1. Maine Arts Commission, Maine Historic Preservation Commission and Maine State Museum Commission to study replacement of statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. Resolved: That the Maine Arts Commission, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the Maine State Museum Commission, referred to in this resolve as "the cultural commissions," shall study and develop recommendations regarding the potential replacement of one or both statues currently in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol, including the following:

1. The public's interest in replacing one or both statues contributed by Maine currently in the National Statuary Hall Collection;

2. The public's interest in installing the statue of Governor William King, which is currently in the National Statuary Hall, in the Maine State House for Maine's bicentennial in 2020;

3. The public's interest in reinstalling the statue of Governor William King in the National Statuary Hall after Maine's bicentennial if the statue is installed in the Maine State House for Maine's bicentennial;

4. The necessary procedures for accomplishing the replacement of the statues in the National Statuary Hall;

5. The necessary procedures for accomplishing installation of the statue of Governor William King in the Maine State House and reinstallation of the statue in the National Statuary Hall after Maine's bicentennial; and

6. The feasibility of accomplishing the tasks recommended by the cultural commissions study as a result of this resolve, including potential costs and sources of outside funding.

The cultural commissions may invite input from Legislators and state agencies in fulfilling the requirements of this resolve; and be it further

Sec. 2. Reporting date established. Resolved: That the cultural commissions shall report their findings, including recommendations and any recommended legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by January 15, 2016. The Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs may report out a bill relating to the subject matter of this report to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature; and be it further

Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.

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Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the cost to study and develop recommendations regarding replacement of one or both statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol.

GENERAL FUND	2015-16	2016-17
All Other	$3,000	$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$3,000	$0