Bill > SF387

This bill establishes a new Public Safety Aid program for local governments and Tribal governments in Minnesota, providing $300,000,000 in one-time funding for public safety initiatives. The bill defines detailed provisions for calculating aid amounts based on population, with separate calculations for counties, Tribal governments, and local units (towns and cities with over 10,000 residents). The aid can be used for various public safety purposes including community violence prevention, mental health crisis responses, victim services, first responder wellness, and emergency services equipment. However, the bill restricts certain uses of the funds, such as prohibiting spending on police station construction, tactical vehicles, chemical munitions, or costs related to misconduct. The commissioner of revenue will calculate and distribute the aid, with 30% allocated to counties and Tribal governments and 70% to local units. Specifically, 70% of county and Tribal aid will be based on basic population calculations, and 30% on additional population factors. Each recipient must use the funds exclusively for public safety-related expenses, and the aid will be certified by September 1, 2025, and paid by December 26, 2025. The provision is effective for aids payable in 2025 and is a one-time appropriation.

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