The bill amends the membership qualifications for the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission, specifically focusing on the appointment process and the qualifications of its members. It establishes that the commission will consist of twelve voting members appointed by the governor, including two emergency medical services administrators—one from the private sector and one from the public sector—who will be nominated by the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance. Additionally, the bill specifies that two licensed paramedics and one licensed emergency medical technician will be included, with at least one paramedic appointed by the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association.

Furthermore, the bill updates the qualifications for one member of the commission, changing the requirement from a "state-certified" emergency medical technician to a "state-licensed" emergency medical technician, who will be nominated by the Louisiana Municipal Association. The amendments aim to enhance the representation and qualifications of the commission's members, ensuring a more effective governance structure for emergency medical services in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
SB109 Original: 40:3(B)(1)
SB109 Engrossed: 40:3(B)(1)
SB109 Enrolled: 40:3(B)(1)
SB109 Act 459: 40:3(B)(1)