AL HJR50

Creates the Joint Legislative Study Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Community Medical Responders to identify barriers to recruiting new volunteers in rural and urban Alabama.

Committee shall consist of 4 House members appointed by the Speaker of the House and 4 Senate members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, with one co-chair from each chamber.

Appointing authorities must coordinate appointments to ensure the committee reflects the racial, gender, geographical, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state.

Committee shall meet in multiple regions of the state to hear from organizations impacted by volunteer shortages and members receive legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses per Amendment 871.

Committee must issue a report and recommendations to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Legislature by the fifth legislative day of the 2021 Regular Session, at which time it shall dissolve.