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JFAC advances transfer of Emergency Medical Services program; steps require Senate action
Summary
JFAC took multiple steps on March 12 toward moving Idaho's Emergency Medical Services program from Health and Welfare into the Military Division, approving some budget and staffing moves in committee but sending items to the Senate for further consideration after split votes.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 12 took multiple budget actions related to a statutory transfer of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program from the Department of Health and Welfare to the Idaho Military Division, consistent with policy direction in legislation under consideration (House Bill 206).
Legislative staff explained the transfer would move EMS operational functions to the Military Division where the Idaho Office of Emergency Management already manages related functions such as backup dispatch, HazMat programs and rural EMS support. The proposal reassigns personnel and related appropriations (including FT P and federal fund components) and…
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