Tell the Montana Legislature that EMS and Ambulance Services are ESSENTIAL and Should Be Funded
IF GIVING ZOOM TESTIMONY - PLEASE REGISTER BY
5PM ON TUESDAY NOV 4TH - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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The Montana Child, Families, Health and Human Services Interim Committee (CHS) will be hosting a hearing on Wednesday, November 5th to discuss the state of EMS and Ambulance services in Montana.
You can provide testimony in the following ways:
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Show Up at the Capitol! The CHS Committee will be meeting in Room 137 of the Montana State Capitol (1301 E 6th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601) at 4pm.
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Zoom In - The Montana Legislature allows for remote testimony. Sign up for Zoom at THIS LINK by 5 PM on Tuesday, November 4th. Instructions for signing up for Zoom are below.
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Send in Written Comments to the Committee - Instructions for submitting written testimony are below.
Key Messages for Testimony/Written Comments
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Montana is a rural state, and our current system for providing EMS and ambulance services is not serving our communities. These should be considered ESSENTIAL services with funding to back it up.
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This is a big and complex problem, and we would ask the committee to make this study a priority during the interim to ensure we find real solutions.
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In addition to proposing legislative solutions, we would ask this committee to explore ways in which the Montana Executive Branch, our Congressional delegation, and neighboring states can find solutions to address this crisis.
Tips and Tricks for Testifying Before Committee
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Keep your comments brief - and try to stick to 2 minutes or less
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Focus on personal stories and make an ask for policy change
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Bring a printed copy of your testimony to submit into the formal record
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Begin your testimony by say “Madame/Mr Chair and members of the committee, my name is ______ spelled (and spell your name)”
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Be polite, respectful and professional in your comments while speaking from the heart
Instructions for Zoom Testimony - MUST BE DONE BY 5 PM on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
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Visit this site and select “Public Participation”
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Create a free account using your preferred email
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Select “Address a Committee”
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Select “Child, Family, Health and Human Services Committee from the dropdown menu
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Select Wednesday, Nov 4th
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Select “Yes” if you are representing yourself or “No” if you represent an organization. Fill in your organization information if you select “no.”
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You will be sent an individual sign-on link!
Instructions for Written Comment
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Visit this site and select “Public Participation”
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Create a free account using your preferred email
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Select “Submit Information”
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Select “Child, Family, Health and Human Services Committee from the dropdown menu
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Select “Yes” if you are representing yourself or “No” if you represent an organization. Fill in your organization information if you select “no”
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Type your message into the comment box provided or upload written testimony
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