Bill > HF3230

This bill appropriates funds for various public safety and security initiatives, including enhancing security for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Courts, with specific allocations for safety measures and a competitive grant program for courthouse security improvements. It also allocates significant funds to the Department of Public Safety for Capitol complex security, including staffing, equipment, and operational enhancements, as well as for legislative services and threat assessment by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Additionally, the bill establishes a system for elected officials to submit emergency contact information to the commissioner of public safety, classifying this data as private but allowing its use for safety and law enforcement purposes. It modifies provisions related to the Minnesota State Patrol's powers and duties, specifically expanding their role in providing security and protection to the governor, legislature, and state buildings, and allows for the provision of personal security to legislators upon request, with reimbursement required. Furthermore, the bill creates a new "Capitol Security" section within the State Patrol, outlines its responsibilities including legislative services, and establishes a Security Services Task Force to advise on security and protective services for legislators, with a mandate to report on its findings and recommendations. Finally, the bill requires reports on Capitol security and the implementation of legislative services, detailing expenditures and recommending any necessary changes to state law.