Whereas, this resolve creates a study commission and requires that the commission submit a report and recommended legislation by November 2003; 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 Reports for Consumers of Health Care Services, 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 17 members:

1. Seven members appointed by the President of the Senate as follows:

A. One member of the Senate;

B. One representative of a health insurer;

C. One representative of a business with more than 50 employees;

D. One licensed insurance producer;

E. One representative of a business with fewer than 50 employees;

F. One person who purchases an individual health insurance product; and

G. One representative of a business that is self-insured;

2. Seven members appointed by the Speaker of the House as follows: