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SF 2931

Law enforcement grant program establishment and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Zach Duckworth and 2 co-sponsors

Creates a state law enforcement grant program funded by appropriation to support police operations and training, with colleges potentially as partners.

Author added Kupec
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Bill Summary · SF 2931

Summary of SF 2931 – Law enforcement grant program establishment and appropriation

Overview

SF 2931 is a Senate file introduced on March 24, 2025, titled “Law enforcement grant program establishment and appropriation.” The bill is categorized under appropriations with a focus on Education-Higher and Law Enforcement. The companion House bill is HF 2454. The author for SF 2931 was added as Kupec on April 1, 2025. On introduction, the bill was referred to the Higher Education committee.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish a state grant program to support law enforcement activities, funded by an appropriation.
  • The bill’s subject classification suggests coordination between law enforcement needs and higher education resources or partnerships (e.g., training, research, or capacity-building efforts involving higher education entities).

Key provisions (high-level)

  • Creation of a state-law enforcement grant program; specific program design details (eligibility, funding levels, eligible uses, and administration) would be defined in the bill text.
  • An appropriation to fund the grant program, establishing the financial basis for grants.

Note: The exact requirements, eligibility criteria, grant categories, administration, reporting, and oversight provisions are not listed in the summary provided. Those details would be contained in the full bill language.

Administration and oversight

  • The bill would designate how the grant program is administered and overseen, including which state body or agency is responsible for implementing the program, distributing funds, and monitoring outcomes. These administration details are expected to be specified in the full text.

Potential impact and affected parties

  • Law enforcement agencies and related entities in Minnesota could be eligible to apply for grants to support operations, training, equipment, or projects that enhance public safety.
  • If higher education involvement is included (as implied by the Education-Higher classification), colleges or universities may participate as partners, recipients, or training providers.
  • The bill would affect state budgeting and appropriations processes, creating a dedicated funding stream for law enforcement initiatives.

Legislative timeline and status

  • 3/24/2025: Introduced and referred to Higher Education.
  • 3/24/2025: First reading.
  • 4/1/2025: Author added Kupec.
  • Companion: HF 2454 (House).

Next steps

  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments for SF 2931 to see the proposed program design, eligible recipients, grant amounts, reporting requirements, and anticipated fiscal impact.
  • Compare with HF 2454 to understand House counterparts and potential negotiation points between the chambers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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