Whereas, this resolve establishes the Commission to Study Access to Prescription Medication for Persons with Mental Illness; and

Whereas, the study must be initiated before the 90-day period expires in order that the study may be completed and a report submitted in time for submission to the First Regular Session of the 122nd 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 Study Access to Prescription Medication for Persons with Mental Illness, referred to in this resolve as "the commission," is established; and be it further

Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That the commission consists of members appointed as follows:

1. Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development;

2. Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development;

3. The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, or the commissioner's designee;

4. The Commissioner of Behavioral and Developmental Services or the commissioner's designee;

5. One member representing the Maine Medical Association;

6. One member representing the Maine Psychological Association;