An Act To Fund Delivery Of Emergency Medical Services

This bill amends an existing law to fund the delivery of emergency medical services in Maine by adjusting how the Emergency Medical Services Commission is managed and financed. It sets a specific date of June 30, 2027, for repealing the commission and removes rules regarding member appointments and term lengths. The legislation also directs the Department of Public Safety to use existing program funds rather than general funds to pay for a consultant who will analyze funding needs for regional EMS collaboration. Additionally, it allocates $150,000 in special revenue funds for the 2024-25 fiscal year to cover the cost of this analysis while providing smaller annual payments to legislators serving on the commission.