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HF1814 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grant funding provided to purchase or upgrade radios and related equipment, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2308

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes appropriating $2 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's general fund to the state's commissioner of public safety. The funds will be used to provide grants for local governments, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies that participate in the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system. The grants are designated for purchasing or upgrading portable and mobile radios and related equipment to ensure interoperability with the ARMER system. Each recipient can receive only one grant and must provide at least a 5% match from non-state funds. The Department of Public Safety's Emergency Communication Networks Division, in consultation with the Statewide Emergency Communications Board, will administer the program. The funds will be available until June 30, 2028, and this is a one-time appropriation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces funding for radio upgrades compatible with the ARMER system."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates money for grants to improve the statewide public safety radio communication system under section 403.36.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "403.36",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1e"
  }
]

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