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OK HB2551
Bill
Status
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Doug Cox
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AI Summary
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Extends death benefit of $5,000 to registered emergency medical responders when death results from official duties, in addition to existing benefits for emergency medical technicians.
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Renames the "Emergency Medical Technician Death Benefit Revolving Fund" to the "Emergency Medical Personnel Death Benefit Revolving Fund" to reflect expanded coverage.
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Establishes licensing fees for registered emergency medical responders: $10.00 for original applications and $5.00 for renewals, with fees directed to the revolving fund.
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Provides income tax exemption for death benefit amounts received by beneficiaries of deceased emergency medical responders, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2009.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2010 for Sections 1-3 and January 1, 2010 for Section 4, with emergency declaration for immediate implementation.
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; relating to registered emergency medical responders; providing death benefit; modifying name of revolving fund; providing an income tax exemption. Effective dates. Emergency.
Revenue and Taxation
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/13/2010
4/14/2010