HI SB2546

Creates a temporary emergency response vehicle noise task force within the Department of Health to examine the use of lights and sirens on emergency response vehicles.

Task force shall investigate the impact of emergency vehicle sirens on noise levels and public/first responder safety, and evaluate the nighttime effectiveness of lights versus sirens.

Task force composition includes two House members, two Senate members, representatives from the Department of Health, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, state EMS advisory committee, four county mayors, four county police departments, four county fire departments, and two EMS personnel representatives.

Members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses including travel, with the Department of Health providing administrative and technical support.

Task force must submit a written report with proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2011 regular session convenes and terminates on June 30, 2011.