Bill > HB1541

This bill modifies provisions relating to ambulance districts, primarily focusing on changes to the election and governance of these districts. The bill revises how directors are elected, allowing for more flexible board sizes ranging from three to seven members, with the ability to change board composition through voter approval. It establishes new procedures for filling board vacancies and clarifies qualifications for board members. The most significant changes involve the consolidation process for ambulance districts, introducing a more detailed and transparent method for merging districts. The new consolidation process requires a comprehensive plan that outlines district boundaries, financial assets, operational responsibilities, initial board composition, and a consolidation timeline. The bill mandates public notice, hearings, and potential voter approval for district consolidations, with provisions to protect existing tax rates and ensure representation from all merging districts. Additionally, the bill removes some previous restrictions on candidate eligibility and election district divisions, providing more flexibility in how ambulance districts are structured and managed.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1541&year=2025&code=R