HF 4541

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/14/2024 04:02pm

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; appropriating money for grants to purchase or upgrade
radios and related equipment.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin STATEWIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BOARD.
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new text begin $48,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of public safety for the Emergency Communication Networks Division to issue grants to
local units of government, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies participating
in the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) public safety
radio communication system established under Minnesota Statutes, section 403.36,
subdivision 1e. The grants must be used to purchase or upgrade portable radios, mobile
radios, and related equipment that are interoperable with the ARMER system. Each local
government unit may receive only one grant. The grant is contingent upon a match of at
least five percent from nonstate funds. The director of the Emergency Communication
Networks Division, in consultation with the Statewide Emergency Communications Board,
must administer the grant program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. This
is a onetime appropriation and is in addition to any amount previously appropriated for this
purpose.
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