The proposed bill establishes the Minnesota Clearance Grant Program, aimed at enhancing public safety by increasing the solve rate of nonfatal shooting crimes. The program, as outlined in the new section [299A.625], will provide grants to law enforcement agencies to improve their investigative resources and strategies. It defines key terms related to nonfatal shooting clearance rates and emphasizes the importance of interagency cooperation to maximize information and resource sharing. Agencies applying for grants will be prioritized based on their unsolved shooting rates, staffing challenges, and collaborative plans with other law enforcement entities. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement agencies receiving grants must utilize the funds for various purposes, including hiring personnel, overtime for staff, developing evidence-based policies, and acquiring necessary technology. Agencies are also required to submit biannual reports detailing their activities and outcomes related to reducing violent crime and improving clearance rates. The bill includes appropriations of $....... in fiscal year 2026 and $....... in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support the program, with a base appropriation of $....... in fiscal year 2028 and thereafter.