This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 2099) focuses on funding for local government emergency management. It appropriates $12 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety. These funds will be distributed equally among all 87 counties, 11 federally recognized Tribes, and four first-class cities in Minnesota and must be used for emergency preparedness activities such as planning, training, equipment purchases, infrastructure improvements, and responding to emerging threats.

Key provisions include: - The funding cannot replace existing federal emergency management funding. - Recipients must submit an annual report by March 15 detailing fund usage, categorized by activities like planning, training, or capital purchases. - The state auditor can audit the use of these funds, and recipients must maintain records to verify compliance. - The commissioner of public safety may provide a standardized reporting template to help with reporting.

The bill aims to enhance local emergency preparedness while ensuring transparency and accountability in fund usage.