(Feb. 1, 2024) – Today, the Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Senator Carolyn McGinn (R-Sedgwick), held a hearing on Senate Bill 384. The legislation allows ambulances in rural communities to operate with only the minimum personnel required by state law.
Proponents, written and verbal:
- Spencer Duncan, Kansas League of Municipalities, specified they want two people in the ambulance and have an amendment to clarify
- Dave Garnas, administrator, North Central Kansas Medical Center
- Amy Lange, City of Concordia
- Randy Liese, Kansa Legislative Policy Group
Opponents:
- Joseph House, Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
- Shane Pearson, Kansas Firefighters Association
- Jeff Boss, Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Rescue
- David Adams, Kansas Emergency Medical Services
Neutral conferees providing written testimony:
- Kari Rinker, American Heart Association
The committee will continue meeting next week.