This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish the Emergency Medical Services Equipment and Training Fund, which will provide grants to local emergency medical services (EMS) providers for equipment and training. The bill specifies that these grants will operate on a 70%-30% matching basis, where local EMS providers must contribute 30% of the total funding received. The fund will be maintained in the State Treasury and will not revert to the General Revenue Fund at the end of the fiscal year, ensuring that resources remain available for EMS support.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new $10 court cost fee applicable to all criminal court proceedings, excluding municipal parking violations. This fee will be collected by the relevant agency and forwarded to the State Treasurer, who will deposit the funds into the Emergency Medical Services Equipment and Training Fund. The aim of this legislation is to enhance the capabilities of local EMS providers through financial support for necessary equipment and training, particularly prioritizing rural and volunteer services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-4C-24