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Indiana House Bill HCR0024

Indiana 2022 Regular Session

Indiana House Bill HCR0024

Introduced
2/14/22  
Engrossed
2/15/22  
Enrolled
2/18/22  

Caption

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to establish an interim study committee to research and develop a model program for local governments to provide oversight of fire and emergency services through a cooperative fire and emergency services commission.

Impact

The establishment of a cooperative fire and emergency services commission, as proposed by HCR0024, is aimed at streamlining operations and fostering collaboration among various municipalities. This model program is expected to yield benefits such as increased access to shared resources for recruitment and improved operational protocols for fire services and emergency medical transportation. The transition towards a cooperative system could optimize the use of available resources and reduce redundancies, thus enhancing overall public safety in the community.

Summary

HCR0024 is a concurrent resolution urging the Legislative Council to establish an interim study committee dedicated to researching and developing a model program that would enable local governments to provide effective oversight of fire and emergency services. The resolution emphasizes the necessity for improved coordination among existing administrative agencies which manage fire and emergency services across different geographical areas. The intent is to ensure that these services adhere to best practices, ultimately enhancing service delivery and efficiency.

Contention

Debate surrounding HCR0024 may arise from differing perspectives on the role of local authority versus state oversight in managing emergency services. Proponents advocate for the resolution as a means to leverage localized expertise and resources effectively, while critics may voice concerns about how additional oversight could impact local control and responsiveness to community-specific needs. Overall, as the interim study committee discusses potential frameworks, it will need to balance the benefits of centralized coordination against the possible loss of local governmental flexibility.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IN HCR81

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Efficient and Effective School District Governance Task Force.

IN HCR50

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Kentucky Discipline of Government Efficiency Task Force.

IN HR0007

A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign to the Interim Study Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy the task of studying ways to maximize the amount of federal assistance provided to Indiana.

IN SCR147

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Nontraditional Instruction and Virtual Instruction Models Task Force.

IN SCR131

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Efficient and Effective Districts Task Force.

IN HR0009

A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign to the Interim Study Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy the task of studying factors that limit the access of Indiana residents to commercial banks and whether the state of Indiana should establish a publicly owned bank to expand access to banking services, to enhance investment in community development, and to provide a means of relieving student loan burdens.

IN SB176

AN ACT relating to the Legislative Research Commission and declaring an emergency.

IN SCR142

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Efficient and Effective School District Governance Task Force.

IN HF5275

Office of Emergency Medical Services established to replace Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, duties specified, advisory council established, alternative EMS response model pilot program established, emergency ambulance service aid established, and money appropriated.

IN SB130

Establishing a commission to study delivery models for emergency medical services in the state of New Hampshire.

Similar Bills

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