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AB 197

Relating to: a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elijah Behnke and 21 co-sponsors

Overview: AB 197 is a bill that relates to a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program.Purpose and

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 197

Overview: AB 197 is a bill that relates to a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to provide an exemption from the property tax levy limit for regional emergency medical systems. This would allow these systems to increase their funding and improve the provision of emergency medical services in their regions.

Key Provisions:
- Exempts regional emergency medical systems from the property tax levy limit
- Makes regional emergency medical systems eligible for the expenditure restraint incentive program

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit regional emergency medical systems by giving them more financial flexibility to fund their operations and services. Indirectly, it could improve emergency medical care and response times for residents in the regions served by these systems.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Rules and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

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

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