SF396

Purpose

The bill would provide funding from Minnesota’s trunk highway fund to support additional State Patrol troopers. The money is allocated to the Commissioner of Public Safety to cover staff and equipment costs for these troopers.

Main Provisions

• Section 1 establishes a multi-year appropriation from the trunk highway fund to the Commissioner of Public Safety.
• The appropriation is for staff and equipment costs of additional State Patrol troopers.
• Specific funding amounts by fiscal year:
  • FY 2025: $7,200,000
  • FY 2026: $2,900,000
  • FY 2027: $2,900,000

Funding Source and Use

• Source: Trunk Highway Fund.
• Recipient: Commissioner of Public Safety.
• Use: To pay for staff and equipment costs associated with additional State Patrol troopers.

Implementation and Oversight

• Administered by the Department of Public Safety (the section specifies funds are for staff and equipment costs for State Patrol troopers).

Significance and Changes to Law

• Creates a new, multi-year funding stream tied to transportation funding to expand the State Patrol.
• Explicitly ties these dollars to staffing and equipment, rather than other types of expenses.

Notes

• The excerpt does not include an effective date or details about the number of troopers beyond the funding amounts.

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Relevant Terms - appropriation - trunk highway fund - commissioner of public safety - State Patrol troopers - staff costs - equipment costs - fiscal year 2025 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - transportation (referenced committee)