The proposal for a $35 million emergency fund to reimburse cities providing public safety response for the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis failed to secure enough votes in the Minnesota House Thursday.
It was supported by Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) and the Minnesota Law Enforcement Coalition.
Minneapolis and the state are calling on what’s called mutual aid agreements to help bolster the law enforcement presence in preparation for unrest during and after the trial, which begins March 8.
The State Aid for Emergencies Act would function similarly to natural disasters, allowing localities to recoup expenses when assisting other municipalities, not limited to the trial.
The vote was 63-71, meaning some DFL’ers joined Republicans.
“The trial of former officer Derek Chauvin is just days away, and we will continue working on a solution to deliver the necessary resources in preparation for this major event,” Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL) said in a statement.
Senate Republicans Thursday voted in support of their own proposal which would use Local Government Aid to reimburse cities, something opposed by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.
$35 million proposed by Gov. Walz would be used to reimburse cities who respond




