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House Committee on Local Government Hears/Works EMS Staffing Bill

Ambulance (Mar. 13, 2024) – Today, the House Committee on Local Government, chaired by Rep. Emil Bergquist (R-Park City), held a hearing on Senate Bill 384. The bill allows EMS to grant a permanent exemption to allow ambulances in rural communities to operate with only the minimum personnel required by state law.

Proponents included:

Spencer Duncan – Kansas League of Municipalities
Sean Gatewood – Kansas EMS Association
Joseph House – EMS Board
Randy Leis – Meade County Commission

Neutral testimony was provided by Kari Rinker, American Heart Association.

The committee proceeded with recommending the bill as proposed. It now goes to the House floor.

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