SCS/SB 312 - This act allows the Governor to appoint twp additional members to the Highways and Transportation Commission on or after August 28, 2005. One member appointed by the Governor shall be a representative of the state's interests in matters relating to air and mass transit. The other member appointed by the Governor shall be a representative of the state's interests in matters relating to freight and river transit. The two additional members appointed under this subsection shall serve with terms expiring September 1, 2011. The act further provides that in order to serve as chair or vice-chair, the most senior members must have at least one year remaining in their terms. Members appointed after the expiration of the original members' terms shall serve for six years. STEPHEN WITTE