(a) The General Assembly directs the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to create a task force to study taxi medallion issues and limousine certification issues and to submit a report to the General Assembly by January 15, 2004. The task force staffing shall be provided by the House of Representatives and shall consist of the following members:
(1) The Chair of the House Transportation Committee who will serve as chair;
(2) Two taxi cab owners/operators, 1 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 1 appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and 2 limousine owners/operators, 1 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 1 appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;
(3) One member of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 1 member of the Senate to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;
(4) Two members of the public, 1 to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 1 to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;
(5) The Secretary of DelDOT, or the Secretary's designee; and
(6) Three members appointed by the Secretary of DelDOT.
(b) The General Assembly directs DelDOT to cap the number of taxi medallions and limousine certifications at the amount in existence at the time this legislation is passed. No new medallions or limousine certificates shall be issued on or before June 30, 2004.