Bill > LD1599

This bill establishes the Maine Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission, a comprehensive oversight body designed to monitor, evaluate, and improve the state's emergency medical services system. The commission will consist of 26 members, including three senators, three representatives, state agency officials, and representatives from various stakeholder groups such as hospitals, ambulance services, municipalities, counties, and fire chiefs. Members will be appointed by the Senate President, House Speaker, and Governor, with initial appointments having staggered terms of 1-3 years. The commission's primary responsibilities include regularly advising state leadership and the Legislature on EMS matters, submitting an annual report by January 1st that assesses current resources, evaluates existing programs, and makes recommendations for improvements in areas like funding, resource management, data collection, and recruitment of emergency medical personnel. The commission is authorized to conduct public hearings, adopt rules, and propose legislation to implement its recommendations. The bill ensures broad representation from rural and urban areas, volunteer and professional services, and various medical and public safety perspectives, with the goal of continuously improving emergency medical services across Maine.

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