Public safety radio grants appropriation

This bill appropriates $300,000 per county (totaling $1.5 million) from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to five specific Minnesota counties - Rock, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Roseau, and Red Lake - to participate in the statewide ARMER public safety radio system. Each county must provide a 50% nonstate match ($150,000) to receive the grant, which must be used exclusively for purchasing or upgrading portable, mobile, or related radio equipment compatible with the ARMER system. The funding is a one-time appropriation, not renewable, and directly affects these counties’ emergency communication capabilities. It does not change existing law but provides targeted financial support for equipment upgrades.