East Central Reporter

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has successfully passed legislation allowing the transfer of a Fire Protection District’s ambulance levy to a county already providing ambulance services. Supported by the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts, the new law facilitates this transfer when emergency ambulance service is provided through an intergovernmental agreement with the county.

“This is a common-sense change in the law to allow the money to follow to the actual provider of the service without two government entities charging a levy for the same service,” explained Rep. Niemerg. “This initiative impacts the Marshall Fire Protection District and Clark County in my district and will provide tax savings for those living within the Marshall Fire Protection District. We were able to amend the proposal to be applied state-wide and this will be good for taxpayers across Illinois.”

Upon certification by both the County and Fire Protection District that all criteria have been met, the rate for emergency ambulance service will align with what the county levies under existing codes. Endorsed by the United Counties Council of Illinois, Senate Bill 3402 now returns to the Senate for a vote on changes made by the House.

For more information, contact Rep. Niemerg’s office at 217-813-6036 or visit RepNiemerg.com.