SB89Introduced in the Senate
Create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.
Introduced by Eric Emery, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurred in amendments · March 3, 2026
29
Yes
4
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Absent |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 55
Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 7 Amendment 89A
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 7
Senate Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 184 Amendment 89C
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 7. S.J. 184
First Reading House H.J. 238
Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 262
Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 89D
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 5. H.J. 458
Senate Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 4. S.J. 443
Signed by the President S.J. 470
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 530
Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 S.J. 488
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549
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