SF2709
Anti-scale fencing, pedestrian doors, and vehicle gates appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF2680
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The primary goal of this bill is to improve public safety across Minnesota by providing resources to local government facilities for enhanced security measures.
Main Provisions
- The bill allocates $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund.
- These funds are designated for the commissioner of public safety to distribute as a grant.
- The grant will be given to a group called the Fencing Consortium.
- The money is to be used specifically for purchasing and installing antiscale fencing, pedestrian doors, and vehicle gates.
- The initiative aims to ensure equitable access to safety and deescalation tools across government facilities that are members of the consortium throughout the state.
Significant Changes
- This bill proposes a new one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2026.
- The funds will be available until the completion or abandonment of the security project, adhering to specific Minnesota statutes.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- Antiscale fencing
- Pedestrian doors
- Vehicle gates
- Public safety
- Fencing Consortium
- Equitable access
- One-time appropriation
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety | |
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Finance | |
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Progress through the legislative process
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Sponsors
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