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. A key feature of the bill is the introduction of a 70%-30% matching grant system, where local EMS providers must contribute 30% of the total funding to receive grants. The bill emphasizes that priority will be given to rural and volunteer EMS providers, ensuring that those in underserved areas receive necessary 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 and deposited into a special revenue account dedicated to the Emergency Medical Services Equipment and Training Fund. The funds generated from this fee will help sustain the grant program aimed at enhancing the capabilities of EMS providers and personnel across the state.

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Introduced Version: 16-4C-24