Chief justice security provided, and money appropriated.

This bill establishes security provisions for Minnesota's chief justice by authorizing the Minnesota State Patrol to provide protection in consultation with the chief justice or their designee. The legislation amends state statutes to add a new authority clause allowing State Patrol members to serve as peace officers specifically for chief justice security, granting them the same crime enforcement powers as sheriffs and police officers within their jurisdictions. Additionally, the bill appropriates $101,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to finance this security arrangement, with the funding becoming part of the base budget starting in fiscal year 2028. The measure directly affects the Minnesota State Patrol, the chief justice, and state budget allocations.