SF2308

SF2308 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Statewide Public Safety Radio Communication System equipment grants appropriation

Related bill: HF1814

AI Generated Summary

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2308, proposes funding for public safety radio communication systems. Specifically, it appropriates $2 million in fiscal year 2026 and $2 million in fiscal year 2027 from the state’s general fund for grants. These grants will support local governments, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies participating in the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system.

The grant funds must be used to purchase or upgrade portable radios, mobile radios, and related equipment that is interoperable with the ARMER system. Each local government unit will be eligible for only one grant, and recipients must provide at least a five percent 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 grant program. The funding will be available until June 30, 2028, and it is designated as a one-time appropriation.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New funding for equipment upgrades."
      ],
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      ],
      "summary": "This appropriation supports enhancements to the ARMER public safety radio communication system as referenced under section 403.36, subdivision 1e.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "403.36",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1e"
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