Whereas, this resolve establishes a commission to study county jail population, costs and reimbursement by the State; and

Whereas, in order for the commission to convene and complete its work in a timely fashion, it is necessary that this resolve take effect as soon as possible; 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 County Jail Population, Costs and Reimbursement by the State, referred to in this resolve as the "commission," is established; and be it further

Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That the commission consists of the following 9 members:

1. The Commissioner of Corrections or the commissioner's designee;

2. One representative of the Maine Jail Association, appointed by the President of the Senate;

3. One representative of the Maine Sheriffs' Association, appointed by the President of the Senate;

4. One representative of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

5. One county commissioner, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

6. Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate; and

7. Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and be it further

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