5. Reimbursement. The commission members who are Legislators are entitled to receive the legislative per diem, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses for each day's attendance at meetings of the commission. The Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall administer the commission's budget.

6. Report. The commission shall submit its report with any accompanying legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 119th Legislature by December 1, 1999.

SUMMARY

This bill establishes a conditional approval process, using a board of zoning appeals, for community living arrangements. This bill also establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Criteria for Siting Community Living Arrangements. The commission is required to submit a report with any necessary implementing legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 119th Legislature by December 1, 1999.