5. Two members appointed by the Governor who are consumers of spoken language interpreting services; and

6. The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, or a designee; and be it further

Sec. 3. Chairs. Resolved: That the Senate member is the Senate chair of the committee and the House of Representatives member is the House chair of the committee; and be it further

Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of committee. 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 once all appointments have been completed. Within 15 days after appointment of all members, the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the committee; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the committee shall examine the following issues concerning spoken language interpreting:

1. The current state of spoken language interpreting throughout the State;

2. The need for spoken language interpreting in the State;

3. The potential harm to public safety if this profession is not regulated; and

4. The costs involved in regulating the profession; and be it further

Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, upon approval of the Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis shall provide necessary staffing services to the committee; and be it further

Sec. 7. Compensation. Resolved: That the legislative members of the committee are entitled to the legislative per diem, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses related to their attendance at authorized meetings of the committee. Public