Bill > SF1080

This bill establishes an Ambulance Operating Deficit Grant Program to help ambulance service providers address revenue shortfalls. The program creates a special revenue account to provide grants to eligible ambulance licensees experiencing operating deficits. Eligible applicants must be licensed ambulance services that can demonstrate a financial shortfall, with several specific exclusions: services providing specialized life support, single-license holders in high-density response areas, and services located in major cities or metropolitan counties (with some exceptions). The grant application process requires detailed documentation, including a resolution of support for government licensees. Grants will be proportionally distributed based on available funds, cannot exceed the verified operating deficit, and must be used specifically for operational and capital expenses related to ambulance services. The program requires annual reporting to legislative committees, detailing the number and amount of grants awarded and how the funds were used. Key terms are comprehensively defined, including operational expenses, capital expenses, insurance revenue, and response density, to ensure clear understanding and implementation of the grant program.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1080&ssn=0&y=2025