Hazard mitigation grant program establishment to support mitigation planning and mitigation projects that diminish potential effects of emergencies

This bill creates a new state fund to provide grants and technical assistance to local governments in Minnesota for reducing risks from emergencies. Eligible recipients include counties, cities, towns, and school districts, which can use the money to develop hazard mitigation plans or fund projects that protect life and property. The program requires local governments to match at least 25 percent of project costs and mandates that projects align with approved federal mitigation plans. Additionally, the bill allows the state to use these funds to help cover local shares for federal disaster assistance programs.