Minnesota HF4190 appropriates $10,000,000 for ARMER grants to enhance public safety radio communication systems.

Minnesota HF4190 establishes a statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) public safety radio communication system. The bill appropriates $10,000,000 for grants to local units of government, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies to purchase or upgrade interoperable radios and equipment. Grants require a five percent match from nonstate funds, with 33 percent of the funds allocated to metropolitan area local governments. The Department of Public Safety administers the grant program, subject to approval by the Statewide Emergency Communications Board.

Minnesota HF4190 appropriates $10,000,000 for ARMER grants to enhance public safety radio communication systems.

Minnesota HF4190 establishes a statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) public safety radio communication system. The bill appropriates $10,000,000 for grants to local units of government, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies to purchase or upgrade interoperable radios and equipment. Grants require a five percent match from nonstate funds, with 33 percent of the funds allocated to metropolitan area local governments. The Department of Public Safety administers the grant program, subject to approval by the Statewide Emergency Communications Board.