State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2179 appropriates $14.5 million for a State Patrol helicopter, $2.3 million for a Cirrus airplane, and $1.7 million annually for pilot staff and equipment costs, all from the trunk highway fund. These funds, available until June 2027, directly support the Minnesota State Patrol’s aircraft procurement and operational expenses. The bill provides specific, one-time funding for aircraft purchases and ongoing costs for pilot operations. It does not change laws or policies but allocates existing transportation funds for aviation needs. (Bill: HF 2179, Title: State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations funding provided, and money appropriated.)