Medevac on Legislative Review

January 27th, 2009 by Kenneth Burns

Wanting to explore all options in regards to revamping the Medevac operations of the Maryland State Police, House Speaker Michael Busch (D-Dist. 30) created a work group to explore a proper legislative response when it comes to the state;s emergency services.

Busch tells The Baltimore Sun that the workgroup is about preparing and getting the best information to make the best decisions that can be made.  Governor Martin O’Malley (D) has already set aside $40 million for two new helicopters for the aging medevac fleet in his budget for FY 2010.  Anne Arundel Sen. John Astle (D-Dist. 30) and Upper Shore Sen. E.J. Pipkin (R-Dist. 36) in a bipartisan effort are proposing a cabinet level position to oversee the operation.