HB 2196 Summary

• Limits certificate of necessity hearings to a maximum of 10 days unless an administrative law judge determines in writing that extraordinary circumstances require additional hearing days.

• Clarifies that a "hearing day" means any portion of a business day used for testimony, argument, or evidence presentation, and does not include prehearing conferences or other administrative matters.

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-2234 relating to emergency medical services regulations, rates, fares, charges, and certificates of necessity for ambulance services.