Whereas, this resolve establishes the Task Force to Study the Effectiveness of Stormwater Management in Developed Watersheds; and

Whereas, this resolve is necessary as an emergency measure to afford adequate time for the issues to be appropriately addressed by the task force; 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. Task force established. Resolved: That the Task Force to Study the Effectiveness of Stormwater Management in Developed Watersheds, referred to in this resolve as the "task force," is established; and be it further

Sec. 2. Task force membership. Resolved: That the task force consists of 16 members, 12 members appointed as follows:

1. One member from the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. When making the appointment, the President of the Senate shall give preference to a member who serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources;

2. Two members of the House of Representatives, at least one of whom is a member of the political party that does not hold a majority of seats in that body, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

3. Two members representing environmental interests, one of whom is appointed by the President of the Senate and one of whom is appointed by the Speaker of the House;

4. Three members representing municipal interests, 2 of whom are appointed by the President of the Senate and one of whom is appointed by the Speaker of the House;

5. Two members representing statewide or regional planning associations, one of whom is appointed by the President of the Senate and one of whom is appointed by the Speaker of the House;

6. One member representing real estate or development interests, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and