Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes EMS services as an essential government service and create the emergency medical services sustainability fund.

Highlights:

• Authorizes EMS services as an essential government service and creates the emergency medical services sustainability fund (Sec. 2-60).

• Amends and relocates the EMS Bureau from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Office of Emergency Management (Sec. 2-60).

• Requires that the Office of Emergency Management be responsible for a budget request for the EMS function for fiscal year 2026 (Sec. 2-60).

• Requires the Office of Emergency Management be responsible for the rulemaking powers regarding EMS coverage and services (Sec. 2-60).

• Requires county authorities to coordinate with the EMS Bureau to ensure adequate EMS coverage and services (Sec. 2-60).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning July 1, 2024 (Sec. 61).

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