Whereas, the economic viability of the State can be greatly improved by encouraging businesses to incorporate in Maine; and

Whereas, the Commission to Encourage Incorporations in Maine needs to start its work immediately upon adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 119th Legislature; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it

Sec. 1. Commission established. Resolved: That the Commission to Encourage Incorporations in Maine, referred to in this resolve as the "commission," is established; and be it further

Sec. 2. Membership. Resolved: That the commission consists of 9 members as follows:

1. Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate. The first Senator named serves as the Senate chair of the commission;

2. Three members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The first Representative named serves as the House chair of the commission;

3. The Secretary of State, or the secretary's designee;

4. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, or the commissioner's designee;

5. The President of a statewide organization of businesses, or the president's designee; and

6. The President of the Maine State Bar Association, or the president's designee; and be it further

Sec. 3. Appointments. Resolved: That all appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this resolve. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council upon making their appointments. When the appointment of all members is complete,