Relating to salary enhancement for Emergency Medical Services personnel

This bill creates a dedicated fund to boost salaries for West Virginia's emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, aiming to improve retention of these critical workers. It requires that 10% of the fund's resources be specifically allocated to a statewide mental health program for first responders, managed by the state EMS office instead of distributing that portion across all counties. The fund will be distributed to counties based on need, including factors like recruitment challenges, existing local levies, and gaps in staffing. Annual reports will track fund usage, the number of workers receiving salary enhancements, and mental health program implementation.