Senate Bill No. 109, introduced by Senator Jenkins, amends the membership qualifications for the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission. The bill specifies that the two emergency medical services administrators must be nominated by the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance, ensuring representation from both the private and public sectors. Additionally, it removes the requirement for the two licensed paramedics and one licensed emergency medical technician to be approved as emergency medical services educators by the bureau, while still maintaining that at least one of these members must be appointed by the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association.

Furthermore, the bill changes the qualification for one member from being a state-certified emergency medical technician to a state-licensed emergency medical technician, who will be nominated by the Louisiana Municipal Association. These amendments aim to streamline the membership process and ensure that the commission is composed of qualified individuals who can effectively contribute to emergency medical services in Louisiana. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB109 Original: 40:3(B)(1)