SF4991

Purpose

To provide a one-time appropriation from Minnesota’s general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner of public safety. The funds are for grants to regional emergency communications boards to support the ongoing maintenance of the statewide digital geographic information system (GIS) mapping of school facilities, as part of the project described in Laws 2024 chapter 1 article 1 section 18.

Main Provisions

• Establishes a one-time funding allocation in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety.
• The funds are designated for grants to regional emergency communications boards (as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 403.392).
• The purpose of the funding is ongoing maintenance of the statewide GIS mapping of school facilities project referenced in Laws 2024 chapter 1 article 1 section 18.
• The appropriation is available until expended.

Relationship to Existing Law / Changes

• Reiterates support for the existing statewide GIS mapping of school facilities project.
• Ties the funding to the project described in Laws 2024 chapter 1 article 1 section 18.
• Represents a one-time addition to funding (not a continuing or recurring appropriation) for maintenance and operation of the GIS mapping effort.

Administration & Oversight

• Administered by the commissioner of public safety.
• Funds are distributed as grants to regional emergency communications boards, per existing statutory framework (Minnesota Statutes section 403.392).

Time Frame

• Effective for fiscal year 2027.
• One-time appropriation; funds remain available until expended.

Implications

• Aims to ensure continued maintenance and functionality of the statewide GIS mapping for school facilities, supporting emergency planning and related activities through the regional emergency communications boards.

Relevant Terms

digital geographic information system (GIS) mapping GIS mapping school facilities statewide GIS mapping ongoing maintenance grants regional emergency communications boards Minnesota Statutes section 403.392 Laws 2024 chapter 1 article 1 section 18 general fund fiscal year 2027 one-time appropriation available until expended commissioner of public safety emergency communications public safety appropriation mapping project