The bill appropriates funds for public safety radio grants in Minnesota, specifically targeting Rock, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Roseau, and Red Lake counties. A total of $....... is allocated from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support these counties in participating in the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) public safety radio communication system. The funds are designated for the purchase or upgrade of portable radios, mobile radios, and related equipment that is compatible with the ARMER system.

Each eligible county is set to receive a grant of $300,000, which is contingent upon securing a matching contribution of 50 percent from nonstate sources. This initiative is a one-time appropriation aimed at enhancing public safety communication capabilities in the specified counties.