House Sponsors: LANG-DAVIS,MONIQUE-FRANKS, BOLAND AND SLONE. Short description: LOCAL GOVT CONSOLIDATION COMMN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Local Government Consolidation Commission Act. Creates a 15 member commission on local government consisting of 5 Senators chosen by the President of the Senate, 5 Representatives chosen by the Speaker of the House, and 5 citizens chosen by the Governor. Directs the Commission to study the organization and function of local governments within the State and to make recommendations to reduce the number of local governments and to increase their efficiency and economy. Requires the Commission to report its findings to the General Assembly by December 31, 2002. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that of the 5 members of the Senate to be appointed to the Commission on local government, 3 members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and 2 members shall be appointed by the Senate Minority Leader, and that of the 5 members of the House of Representatives to be appointed, 3 members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House and 2 members shall be appointed by the House Minority Leader. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status