This bill amends Iowa's Code section 331.441 to designate emergency medical services as an essential county purpose. Specifically, it adds a new subparagraph (21) to subsection 2, paragraph b, which allows for the funding and refunding of emergency medical services as defined in section 147A.1, subsection 5.

By classifying emergency medical services as an essential county purpose, the bill enables county boards of supervisors to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds for these services without requiring voter approval. This change aims to streamline the funding process for emergency medical services, ensuring that counties can effectively manage and support these critical services for their communities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.441