This bill, S.F. No. 2119, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, focuses on funding local government emergency management. It appropriates $12 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the state's commissioner of public safety for distribution to emergency management departments in Minnesota’s 87 counties, 11 federally recognized Tribes, and four cities of the first class.

Key provisions include:

• Funds Usage: The money must be used for planning, preparedness, training, equipment acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and addressing emerging threats. It cannot replace existing federal emergency management funding.
• Equal Distribution: Each county, Tribe, and eligible city will receive equal funding shares.
• Annual Reporting Requirement: Recipients must submit an annual report by March 15, detailing expenditures categorized by major activities such as planning, preparedness, training, or capital purchases.
• Audit and Compliance: The funds will be subject to audit by the state auditor, and local entities must maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with spending guidelines. The commissioner of public safety may conduct rotating audits.

The bill aims to strengthen local emergency response and preparedness efforts while ensuring accountability through reporting and auditing requirements.