SF 626

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 01/24/2023 08:58am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; appropriating money for State Patrol aircraft purchases
and operations.

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

Section 1. new text begin PROCEEDS OF SALE.
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new text begin If an aircraft under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety is sold as a result
of a purchase made under section 2, the proceeds from the sale must be credited to the
general fund.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin (a) $27,700,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2023 from the general fund to the
commissioner of public safety to purchase two twin-engine helicopters for the State Patrol.
This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2024.
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new text begin (b) $5,100,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2023 from the general fund to the
commissioner of public safety to purchase two airplanes for the State Patrol. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2024.
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new text begin (c) $1,920,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2023 from the general fund to the
commissioner of public safety for the costs of aircraft operation and maintenance.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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