I am pleased to transmit to you this report of a study of Sunset legislation prepared by he Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission and Advisory Task Force. The study was authorized by HJR 178.

The report and the proposed "Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act" was adopted by the study committee by a vote of 22-1 on December 13, 1977.

The study committee feels that enactment of the proposed legislation will give the General Assembly an improved program oversight capability and will help ensure more effective, efficient, and accountable government for the citizens of the Commonwealth.

/s/ Edward E. Lane
Chairman