HF4828
Funding provided for ongoing maintenance for digital geographic information system mapping for school facilities, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF4991
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Provide a one-time funding boost to maintain the statewide digital geographic information system (GIS) mapping for school facilities. The money comes from the general fund and is to be used by the commissioner of public safety.
Main Provisions
- Amount and timing: A one-time appropriation of $1,102,000 ($1,102,000) for fiscal year 2027.
- Source and recipient: From the general fund to the commissioner of public safety, to be used for grants to Regional Emergency Communications Boards (RECs) as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 403.392.
- Purpose of funds: For ongoing maintenance of the statewide GIS mapping of school facilities project established in Laws 2024, chapter 1, article 1, section 18.
- Availability: The funds are available until expended, meaning they do not expire if not spent in a specific year.
Relationship to existing law and changes
- This bill does not create a new program; it provides a one-time funding source to continue maintenance of the existing GIS mapping project for school facilities.
- It ties the funding to the existing REC grant framework (as defined in Minn. Stat. 403.392) and to the statewide GIS mapping project referenced in 2024 law.
Administrative and scope notes
- The funding is specifically designated for ongoing maintenance activities related to the GIS mapping system, supporting data for school facilities and related public-safety planning.
- It leverages the public safety funding structure to support GIS maintenance through RECs.
Fiscal impact at a glance
- One-time appropriation of $1,102,000 for FY 2027 from the general fund.
- Funds must be used for ongoing maintenance and are available until expended.
Relevant Terms - digital geographic information system (GIS) mapping for school facilities - GIS - school facilities - statewide GIS mapping - ongoing maintenance - grants - regional emergency communications boards (RECs) - Minnesota Statutes section 403.392 - Laws 2024 chapter 1 article 1 section 18 - one-time appropriation - general fund - commissioner of public safety - fiscal year 2027 - available until expended
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 07, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee