Minnesota House Bill HF4828

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/7/26
• Refer: 4/7/26

Caption

Funding provided for ongoing maintenance for digital geographic information system mapping for school facilities, and money appropriated.

Impact

By enacting HF4828, the state aims to bolster public safety by ensuring that accurate and up-to-date geographic information is accessible for facilitating emergency communications in school settings. This initiative is anticipated to improve the operational readiness of various emergency services in responding to incidents at educational institutions, potentially leading to safer environments for students and faculty.

Summary

House File 4828 seeks to provide funding for the ongoing maintenance of a digital geographic information system (GIS) mapping project specifically for school facilities. The bill appropriates $1,102,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027, targeting enhancements in public safety infrastructure through improved mapping access and management. Its primary goal is to support regional emergency communication boards in maintaining the GIS mapping essential for emergency response planning related to school safety.

Contention

While specific points of contention were not explicitly mentioned in the available text, funding allocation for public safety measures often draws scrutiny regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of proposed expenditures. Legislators may debate the necessity of these funds, considering other competing demands in the state budget. Additional discussions could arise around prioritizing digital infrastructure in relation to other pressing public safety needs.