(a) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws, a special legislative commission to study the feasibility and efficacy of placing the registries of deeds for county governments that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the commonwealth. As part of the study, the special legislative commission may seek public comments and input.

(b) The special legislative commission shall consist of the following members: the chairs of the joint committee on state administration and regulatory oversight, who shall serve as co-chairs for the commission; 2 members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; 2 members appointed by the president of the senate; 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives; 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the senate; the secretary of the commonwealth or the secretary’s designee; the secretary of administration and finance or the secretary’s designee; and 3 members to be appointed by the governor, 1 of whom shall be a current or former register of deeds and 1 of whom shall be a representative from the Massachusetts Association of County Commissioners, Inc.

(c) Within 180 days after the effective date of this act, the special legislative commission shall submit a report, including legislative recommendations, if any, to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate, who shall forward the report to the joint committee on state administration and regulatory oversight, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance.