HF1695

Purpose

To provide state funding for the Civil Air Patrol by appropriating money from Minnesota’s state airports fund to the commissioner of transportation for Civil Air Patrol activities in Minnesota for two fiscal years (2026 and 2027).

Main Provisions

• Section 1: Appropriates 80,000 dollars in fiscal year 2026 and 80,000 dollars in fiscal year 2027 from the state airports fund to the commissioner of transportation for the Civil Air Patrol.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Establishes a new funding allocation specifically for the Civil Air Patrol, routing the funds through the commissioner of transportation.
• Adds a two-year appropriation within the transportation budget, increasing state spending linked to aviation-related emergency services and support activities.

Fiscal Impact

• Total new appropriation: 160,000 dollars over two years (80,000 per year).
• Source of funds: state airports fund.

Authorization and Administration

• Funds to be administered by the commissioner of transportation (Minnesota Department of Transportation) for Civil Air Patrol activities.

Context

• The bill was introduced in the House, referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy as part of transportation appropriations.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - state airports fund - commissioner of transportation - Civil Air Patrol - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - Minnesota Department of Transportation - transportation budget - funding allocation