Bill > HF2099

This bill provides funding and establishes reporting requirements for local emergency management agencies in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill appropriates $12 million in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety, to be distributed equally among the state's 87 counties, 11 federally recognized Tribes, and four cities of the first class. These funds are intended to support emergency management planning, preparedness activities, and capital purchases, such as equipment and infrastructure improvements. The bill stipulates that this funding cannot replace existing federal emergency management funds and must be used to address emerging threats. Recipients of the funding are required to submit an annual report to the commissioner of public safety by March 15, detailing how the funds were used across categories like planning, training, and capital purchases. The commissioner may provide a standardized reporting template to help recipients comply with this requirement. Additionally, the funds are subject to audit by the state auditor to ensure proper use, and recipient agencies must maintain detailed records demonstrating compliance with the bill's guidelines.

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