North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1162

Introduced
1/3/23  
Refer
1/3/23  

Caption

State financial assistance for emergency medical services; and to provide an effective date.

Impact

Should HB 1162 be enacted, it would significantly alter the way that state financial assistance is distributed to emergency medical services. By mandating local matching funds sourced from various local revenue streams, the bill not only sets requirements for financial assistance eligibility but also aims to bolster community investment in local EMS operations. This could lead to more sustainable funding arrangements that better reflect the unique challenges that different regions face in delivering emergency medical care.

Summary

House Bill 1162 seeks to amend and reenact specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code regarding state financial assistance for emergency medical services (EMS). The bill addresses how local matching funds are defined and establishes guidelines for local EMS operations to secure state funding. The intent is to ensure that funding mechanisms align more closely with the specific financial needs of various EMS operations across the state. This legislative effort reflects ongoing concerns about the adequacy of financial resources dedicated to emergency medical care, particularly in light of the increasing demand for such services.

Contention

The voting history of HB 1162 reveals challenges regarding its acceptance. On February 10, 2023, the House saw a significant number of 'nay' votes, totaling 90, indicating substantial opposition. While the intent behind the bill is to enhance financial support for emergency medical services, critics may argue about the implications of placing additional funding requirements on local operations and whether this could strain resources in smaller communities. As localities grapple with their financial commitments, concerns have been raised regarding the equitable distribution of state funds and whether all EMS operations, particularly those in rural areas, will benefit equally from the proposed changes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1365

Rural ambulance service district formation, organization, board of director powers, levies, and dissolution and withdrawal procedures, ambulance operations areas, authorization and state financial assistance for emergency medical services, and county emergency medical service levies.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2012

The autism voucher; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1067

Medical assistance benefits and Medicaid waivers; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1044

The medical assistance primary care provider program; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1294

AN ACT to provide an exemption; and to provide for the distribution of state financial assistance to eligible ambulance service operations.

ND HB1321

Retirement board membership; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1191

Auctioneers' and clerks' licenses; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2085

System registries for a comprehensive emergency cardiovascular medical system and safety belt usage by emergency medical services personnel; and to provide for a legislative management study.

ND HB1540

Early childhood services and child care assistance; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.