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OK HB2551

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Doug Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Renames the "Emergency Medical Technician Death Benefit Revolving Fund" to the "Emergency Medical Personnel Death Benefit Revolving Fund" to reflect expanded coverage.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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