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JFAC adds $250,000 and three FTEs to support EMS transfer to Military Division
Summary
The committee approved a fiscal‑note change providing $250,000 in personnel costs and three full‑time equivalents to the Military Division’s military management program to support the transfer of emergency medical services from the Department of Health and Welfare, a continuation of committee action related to House Bill 206.
The Joint Finance Appropriations Committee approved a $250,000 personnel augmentation and three additional full‑time equivalent positions for the Military Division’s military management program to support the transfer of emergency medical services (EMS) from the Department of Health and Welfare. The action continues committee work related to House Bill 206.
Frances Lippett, a budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services, explained the adjustment as part of a trailer for HB 206. “This action today that the committee is considering would provide $250,000 in personnel costs to the division's military management program to provide support staff for the emergency medical services program,” Lippett said. She said the military management program houses administrative, fiscal, human resources and procurement functions for the division and that the change would result in an additional three full‑time equivalent positions in the Military Division; when compared to the staff removed from the Department of Health and Welfare, the Military Division would net one additional FTP overall.
Representative Galaviz seconded the motion moved by Senator Burkey. Senator Bjerke, speaking in favor, said the change was appropriate to support the relocation of EMS functions and to set the program’s future course within state government. The committee recorded 16 ayes and 4 nays and forwarded the fiscal change with a do‑pass recommendation.
Why it matters: Committee materials indicate the Department of Health and Welfare previously provided support services to EMS through a larger agency staffing pool; Lippett contrasted the two agencies’ scale, noting the military division’s smaller overall staff requires dedicated incremental personnel to fulfill procurement and administrative tasks formerly covered by Health and Welfare.
Discussion vs. decision: The committee discussed why additional staff were needed after the transfer and accepted the fiscal adjustment without amendment. The motion specifies that funds are from dedicated funds and that three FTEs will be added to the military management program.
Next steps: The fiscal adjustment will be incorporated into the committee’s bill package advancing HB 206‑related implementation details for legislative consideration.
