Rep. Novak explains, "The residents of Gratiot and South Wayne are obviously very concerned over the thought that it might take up to 30 minutes for a Wisconsin ambulance to arrive at their home."

At present, an Illinois ambulance can no longer cross the stateline, because its volunteer staff doesn't possess a certificate that Wisconsin requires.

In his testimony today, Novak explains the National Registry Certificate has nothing to do with the quality of service, it simply makes it easier for agencies to cross state lines. Illinois doesn't require it. Novak's bill looks to make an exemption for out-of-state ambulance services that make 10 or less transports per year in Wisconsin.

Novak says, "Warren, Illinois, will only be dispatched in emergency situations. And I believe between DHS and the sheriff, we'll be able to keep track of when Warren will be dispatched out."

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