Statewide public safety radio communication system equipment grant program established, and money appropriated.

HF 123 establishes a $250 million grant program using federal recovery funds to help local governments, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies purchase or upgrade portable and mobile radios compatible with Minnesota's statewide ARMER emergency response radio system. The program requires a 5% nonstate funding match and limits each local government to one grant. Grants must be used by June 30, 2027, for equipment interoperable with the ARMER system established under Minnesota Statutes § 403.36. The Department of Public Safety will administer the program, prioritizing equipment that improves emergency communication coordination.