Whereas, this legislation establishes the Commission to Study Incentives that Foster Small Business Practices that Support the Economic Growth and Well-being of Maine People and Communities to develop strategies to encourage long-term positive practices between businesses, communities and the State; 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 Incentives that Foster Small Business Practices that Support the Economic Growth and Well-being of Maine People and Communities, 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 members appointed as follows:

1. Three Senators appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development; one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation; and one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government;

2. Three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development; one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation; and one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government;

3. The Commissioner of Labor or the commissioner's designee;

4. The Executive Director of the Bureau of Revenue Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, or the executive director's designee; and

5. The following members appointed by the Governor: