1. Consolidating the emergency medical services regions;

2. Streamlining the administration of emergency medical services at the state level;

3. Clarifying the role of the Emergency Medical Services' Board; and

4. Standardizing protocols.

The commissioner shall submit a report that includes findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety no later than January 9, 2004. The Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety may report out legislation related to this report to the Second Regular Session of the 121st Legislature.

SUMMARY

This resolve directs the Commissioner of Public Safety to study the emergency medical services system. The commissioner's study of the emergency medical services system must include, but is not limited to, an examination of the following issues:

1. Consolidating the emergency medical services regions;

2. Streamlining the administration of emergency medical services at the state level;

3. Clarifying the role of the Emergency Medical Services' Board; and

4. Standardizing protocols.