(a) There is a Stem Cell Research Commission. (b) The Commission is an independent commission that functions in the Corporation. (c) The Commission consists of the following members: (1) the Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee; (2) three patient advocates, one appointed by the Governor, one appointed by the President of the Senate, and one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; (3) three individuals with experience in biotechnology, one appointed by the Governor, one appointed by the President of the Senate, and one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; (4) two individuals who work as scientists for the University System of Maryland and do not engage in stem cell research, appointed by the University System of Maryland; (5) two individuals who work as scientists for the Johns Hopkins University and do not engage in stem cell research, appointed by the Johns Hopkins University; (6) two bioethicists, one appointed by the University System of Maryland and one appointed by the Johns Hopkins University; and (7) two individuals with expertise in the field of biomedical ethics as it relates to religion, appointed by the Governor. (d) (1) The term of an appointed member is 2 years. (2) The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2008. (3) At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (4) An appointed member may not serve more than three consecutive full terms. (5) An appointed member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (e) Each member of the Commission shall disclose to the State Commission on Ethics whether the member is employed by or has a financial interest in an entity that may apply to conduct State-funded stem cell research. (f) The members of the Commission shall elect a chair from among the appointed members of the Commission. (g) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum. (h) The Commission shall meet at least twice a year. (i) A member of the Commission: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. (j) The Commission may employ a staff, including contractual staff, in accordance with the State budget.
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