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S 2658

Relates to special districts for ambulance services and to volunteer firefighter and ambulance services staffing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Gallivan and 4 co-sponsors

Overview: S 2658, Relates to special districts for ambulance services and to volunteer firefighter and ambulance services staffing, REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Introduced: August

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Bill Summary · S 2658

Overview: S 2658, Relates to special districts for ambulance services and to volunteer firefighter and ambulance services staffing, REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Introduced: August 01, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish special districts for the provision of ambulance services and to address staffing challenges for volunteer firefighter and ambulance services.

Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the creation of special districts to provide ambulance services within a defined geographic area
- Allows special districts to levy taxes and fees to fund the provision of ambulance services
- Requires special districts to develop and implement plans to address staffing and recruitment for volunteer firefighter and ambulance services

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Local governments and communities that choose to establish special ambulance service districts
- Volunteer firefighter and ambulance service providers, who will benefit from the required staffing plans
- Residents and businesses within the special districts, who may see changes in ambulance service delivery and funding

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Local Government committee for further consideration. If passed, the special district provisions would take effect immediately, while the volunteer staffing requirements would have a delayed implementation timeline.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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