Whereas, this resolve creates the Commission to Study the Delivery of Services to Maine Citizens with Brain Injuries; 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 the Delivery of Services to Maine Citizens with Brain Injuries, referred to in this resolve as "the commission," is established; and be it further

Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That the commission consists of 23 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. Twenty-one members appointed by the Governor as follows:

A. One member representing children with special health care needs;

B. One member from the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health;

C. One member from the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elder and Adult Services;

D. One member from the Department of Education;

E. One member from the Department of Corrections;

F. One member representing people with mental health illnesses;

G. One member from the Governor's office;