GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 902

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Sponsors: Senators Speed; Basnight, Hunt, Martin of Pitt, Martin of Guilford, Parnell, and Perdue.

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Referred to:  Appropriations.

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May 13, 1991

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ISSUES INVOLVED IN THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1973.
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study issues relating to the Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 in order to:
(1)	Determine whether the Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 provides the State with the most integrated and coordinated approach to emergency medical care;
(2)	Determine whether all residents of the State have access to high quality emergency medical services care;
(3)	Determine what impact the reduction in federal assistance has had in emergency medical care in North Carolina;
(4)	Determine whether the current structure of providing emergency medical services in North Carolina serves the public in the best, most comprehensive manner; and
(5)	Determine whether the recommendations of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Assessment of Emergency Medical Services in North Carolina”should be implemented.
Sec. 2.  The Legislative Research Commission may make an interim report, including any legislative recommendations, to the 1991 General Assembly, Regular Session 1992, and may make a final report to the 1993 General Assembly.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.