The bill proposes an annual grant of $850,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Minnesota Federated Humane Societies, aimed at enhancing public safety through support for animal cruelty investigations, capacity building, and training and education. This funding will be appropriated from the general fund and will be added to the Department of Public Safety's base budget, ensuring ongoing financial support for these initiatives.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner of public safety submit an annual report by January 15 detailing the utilization of the grant funds. This report will be directed to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees overseeing public safety policy and finance, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of the appropriated funds.