J. Three members of the public who represent the interest of consumer litigants before the courts on issues, including, but not limited to, environmental regulation, consumer advocacy and access to justice for low-income and indigent citizens, 2 of whom are appointed by the President of the Senate and one of whom is appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

2. Appointments; convening of steering committee. All appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this Part. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council once all appointments have been completed. Within 15 days after appointment of all members, the chair shall call and convene the first meeting of the steering committee.

3. Duties; reporting. The steering committee shall:

A. Develop a plan to implement the Consumer and Commercial Division pilot project beginning January 1, 2006 in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 122. As part of its duties, the steering committee shall develop proposed rules governing the practice, procedure and administration of the division. The steering committee shall submit its proposed rules to the Supreme Judicial Court for its consideration;

B. Develop methodologies for measuring outcomes for the success of the Consumer and Commercial Division pilot project. In January 2007 and January 2008, the steering committee shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters on the progress of the pilot project and its measurable outcomes; and

C. After January 1, 2006, study available methods of increasing efficiency through implementation and usage of technology by the courts and by litigants throughout the state court system. The steering committee shall submit its report on this issue to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by January 15, 2007.