Bill > SB270

This bill modifies provisions relating to emergency services across three main areas: local use tax, the State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services, and sales tax for ambulance and fire protection districts. For local use tax, the bill clarifies that the term "county or municipality" includes any taxing jurisdiction authorized to impose a sales tax for emergency services. Regarding the State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services, the bill expands the council's membership from 16 to up to 23 members, changes the appointment process to be more collaborative with various professional associations, and adds specific requirements for council composition and representation. The bill also creates a standing subcommittee to monitor the EMS personnel licensure interstate compact and establishes new procedures for hearing requests and communications. For ambulance and fire protection districts, the bill removes the previous limitation of "one-half of" one percent for sales tax and allows districts to impose up to one percent sales tax, with the requirement that the district's property tax levy be proportionally reduced. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and representation in emergency services governance and funding across Missouri.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=378