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Statewide public safety radio communication system equipment grant program established, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

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This Minnesota legislative bill introduces a grant program to enhance public safety by improving radio communication systems used by local governments, tribal entities, and state agencies. It allocates $250 million in federal funds for the fiscal year 2025 to help these entities buy or upgrade their radio equipment to be compatible with the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system. Each eligible unit can receive one grant, which requires them to also contribute at least 5% of the grant amount from their own funds. The program is managed by the Department of Public Safety and will continue to be available until June 30, 2027.

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Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 10, 2025	House		Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy
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