SF386 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Public safety radio grants appropriation
Related bill: HF861
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill proposes to allocate funds from Minnesota's general fund in the fiscal year 2026 to support public safety communications in certain counties. Specifically, it provides grants totaling $300,000 each to Rock, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Roseau, and Red Lake counties. These grants are intended to help these counties buy or upgrade their portable and mobile radios and related equipment to ensure compatibility with the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system, a communication network used by various emergency services. The grants are dependent on each county also raising funds equivalent to 50% of the grant amount from sources other than the state. This funding is a one-time allocation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provides grant funds for counties to purchase or upgrade radio equipment."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill appropriates funds for counties to participate in the ARMER radio communication system established under section 403.36.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts eligibility requirements for grants based on county participation."
]
},
"citation": "403.36"
}
]