Whereas, this resolve establishes the Working Group to Study the High Rate of Suicide in Maine; 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. Working group established. Resolved: That the Working Group to Study the High Rate of Suicide in Maine, referred to in this resolve as "the working group," is established; and be it further

Sec. 2. Working group membership. Resolved: That the working group consists of 11 members appointed as follows:

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

2. Two members from the House, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

3. Three members representing suicide prevention groups, 2 appointed by the President of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House;

4. One member who is a guidance counselor, appointed by the President of the Senate;

5. One member who is a medical person knowledgeable about drugs appointed by the Speaker of the House;

6. One member who is suicide counselor, appointed by the President of the Senate;

7. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services, or the commissioner's designee; and

8. The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee; and be it further