Minnesota HF2179 appropriates funds for State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations.

Minnesota HF2179 allocates funds for the State Patrol to purchase and equip a helicopter and a Cirrus single-engine airplane, along with staff and equipment costs for pilots. The bill appropriates $14,500,000 for the helicopter in fiscal year 2026, $2,300,000 for the airplane in fiscal year 2026, and $1,700,000 each in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for pilot staff and equipment costs. These appropriations are sourced from the trunk highway fund and are available until June 30, 2027.

Minnesota HF2179 appropriates funds for State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations.

Minnesota HF2179 allocates funds for the State Patrol to purchase and equip a helicopter and a Cirrus single-engine airplane, along with staff and equipment costs for pilots. The bill appropriates $14,500,000 for the helicopter in fiscal year 2026, $2,300,000 for the airplane in fiscal year 2026, and $1,700,000 each in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for pilot staff and equipment costs. These appropriations are sourced from the trunk highway fund and are available until June 30, 2027.