Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That the commission consists of 11 members who are appointed as follows:

1. Two members of the Senate, one who is a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development and one who is a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy, appointed by the President of the Senate;

2. Four members of the House, two who are members of the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development and two who are members of the Joint Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

3. One representative of the Internet provider industry, appointed by the President of the Senate;

4. One representative of a Maine-based company providing commercial services over the Internet, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

5. One representative of the Maine Software Developers Association, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

6. One representative of the telecommunications industry, appointed by the President of the Senate; and

7. One representative of the cable television industry, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and be it further

Sec. 3. Chairs. Resolved: That the first named Senate member is the Senate chair. The first named House member is the House chair; and be it further

Sec. 4. Appointments; convening meetings. Resolved: That all appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this Act. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council upon making their appointments. When the appointment of all members is complete, the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall study issues relating to the Internet, including the following: