Bill > HF2529

This bill provides a specific funding allocation for expanding the Minnesota State Patrol by appropriating $7,200,000 in fiscal year 2025, followed by $2,900,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027. These funds will be drawn from the trunk highway fund and are designated to cover staff and equipment costs for additional State Patrol troopers, which suggests the state aims to increase law enforcement presence and capacity on state highways. The appropriation is designed to support hiring more troopers and equipping them with necessary resources, with the funding mechanism specifically targeting the trunk highway fund, which typically supports transportation-related expenses. The bill will become effective immediately after it is officially enacted, allowing for prompt implementation of the trooper expansion initiative. By providing multi-year funding, the bill ensures sustained support for increasing the State Patrol's operational capabilities over the next three fiscal years.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2529&ssn=0&y=2025