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HF123 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Statewide public safety radio communication system equipment grant program established, and money appropriated.

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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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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Appropriation for grants to purchase or upgrade radio equipment for interoperability with the ARMER system."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the establishment of the ARMER public safety radio communication system in section 403.36, subdivision 1e.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "403.36, subdivision 1e"
  }
]

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