8. Compensation. Those members of the board 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 related to their attendance at meetings of the board. Public members not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities whom they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses and, upon demonstration of financial hardship, a per diem equal to the legislative per diem for their attendance at meetings of the board.

9. Report. Based on its review, the board shall develop recommendations regarding the implementation of a single-payor plan to provide health care coverage to all citizens of this State and shall submit its final report, together with any necessary implementing legislation, to the Second Regular Session of the 120th Legislature by March 1, 2002 for presentation to the First Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature by November 1, 2004. If the board requires an extension of time to make its report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant the extension. The board shall submit an interim report, together with any implementing legislation, to the First Regular Session of the 121st Legislature by January 15, 2003. Upon submission of the final report, the board may not take further action unless further action is authorized by law.

Sec. 6. Appropriations and Allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

LEGISLATURE

Health Care System and Health Security Board

Initiative: Provides an allocation of Other Special Revenue funds for expenses of the board.

Other Special Revenue Funds 2003-04 2004-05

Personal Services $1,100 $0

All Other 5,202 0

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Other Special Revenue Funds Total $6,302 $0