Whereas, this resolve creates the Commission to Study Medical Expenses Under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992; 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 next legislative session; 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 Medical Expenses Under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992, referred to in this resolve as "the commission," is established; and be it further

Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That the commission consists of 5 members appointed as follows:

1. One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;

2. One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

3. One member representing business and industry, appointed by the Governor;

4. One member representing organized labor, appointed by the Governor; and

5. One member representing the health care industry, appointed by the Governor; and be it further

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