E. One member representing the Maine Hospital Association, to be appointed by the President of the Senate;

F. One member representing the State Board of Nursing, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House;

G. One member representing the Department of Education, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House; and

H. One member representing the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House.

3. Commission meetings. The commission is authorized to conduct up to 5 meetings, the first of which must be called by the chair no later than November 1, 1999.

4. Report to Legislature. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on or before January 15, 2001.

Sec. 14. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Act.

1999-00

HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Bureau of Elder and Adult Services

All Other $500,000

To provide funds for additional respite and homemaker services to individuals awaiting placement for these services.

Long Term Care - Human Services

All Other $500,000

To provide funds for additional home-based care