SF3432 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Public safety radio and crime victims account establishment
Related bill: HF3230
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to enhance public safety through the establishment of a new account, referred to as the "Public Safety Radio and Crime Victims Account," which will provide funding for emergency telecommunications infrastructure and support for crime victims.
Main Provisions
- Public Safety Radio and Crime Victims Account: A new account is created to fund public safety radio communications and grants for crime victims. It is supported by a fee from telecommunications services.
- Fee Imposition: A 50-cent monthly fee is imposed on telecommunications service providers per customer line. This fee funds the account specifically for public safety radios and crime victim services.
- Grants: Funds from the account will be distributed as grants. Half of the funds are allocated for upgrading public safety communication systems (ARMER), and the other half for services aiding crime victims.
- Fee Collection and Allocation: Service providers must collect fees from customers and remit these to the commissioner each month. Prepaid wireless services have separate fee structures.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amendment to the Fee Structure: Adds a new fee to support public safety and victim services, modifying how fees are collected and managed under Minnesota Statutes chapter 403.
- Fund Allocation: Divides deposited fees into proportions supporting different public safety needs.
- Sunset Clause: The section establishing this fee will expire on June 30, 2033.
Reporting Requirement
The commissioner must report annually on how the funds are used, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Relevant Terms
- Public safety radio
- Crime victims services
- Telecommunications fee
- ARMER system
- Emergency telecommunications
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| April 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Clarification on the use of fees for portable radios and equipment interoperable with ARMER."
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"summary": "This section modifies the fee structure for 911 emergency telecommunications services.",
"modified": [
"Fee structure and distribution for 911 services, crime victim service provider grants."
]
},
"citation": "403.11",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This section mentions the ARMER public safety radio communication system.",
"modified": [
"References to the interoperability requirement for new 911 telecommunication equipment."
]
},
"citation": "403.36",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1e"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This section concerns the procedures when a telecommunications provider fails to submit a sworn declaration.",
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"Allows estimation and collection for disputed fee submissions."
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},
"citation": "16D.04",
"subdivision": ""
},
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This section specifies the collection of certain fees related to telecommunications.",
"modified": [
"Adjustment mechanisms for prepaid wireless telecommunications access fees."
]
},
"citation": "237.52",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
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"summary": "This section pertains to the 988 fee charges.",
"modified": [
"Inclusion of public safety radio and crime victims fee."
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},
"citation": "145.561",
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
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"summary": "Amends the use of collected fees for enhanced 911 service enhancements.",
"modified": [
"Describes the funding application from collected fees."
]
},
"citation": "403.113",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This section addresses the fees imposed on prepaid wireless services.",
"modified": [
"Introduces a new fee for public safety radio and crime victims."
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},
"citation": "403.161",
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Details the fee collection process for prepaid wireless transactions.",
"modified": [
"Specifies combined statement on invoices for various fees."
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},
"citation": "403.161",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Specifies the remittance process for collected wireless service fees.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies liability and remittance responsibilities for collected fees."
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},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
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"summary": "Exclusion of collected fees from tax base calculations.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies fee exclusions for calculating state and local taxes."
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},
"citation": "403.161",
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
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"summary": "This subdivision specifies fee remittance protocols to the commissioner of revenue.",
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"Aligns remittance with standard state tax procedures."
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},
"citation": "403.162",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Details the deposit of collected fees into various state funds.",
"modified": [
"Describes distribution protocol for different fee categories."
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},
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}
]