This amendment clarifies policy that the cost of all criminal background checks for volunteers applying with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies is to be paid by the state Office of Emergency Services and that local EMS agencies may continue to submit fingerprint cards for processing as appropriate to reduce travel times for volunteers who otherwise may have to travel long distances to use the state's electronic scan vendor. The amendment provides $100,000 each year from the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund to assist in covering the costs.