HB1100

House Bill 1100 provides the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and appropriation for the Arkansas State Claims Commission. The bill allocates $762,346 for the commission's regular salaries, operating expenses, and personal services. Additionally, it appropriates $2,250,000 for the payment of claims to surviving spouses and dependent children of policemen, firemen, correctional officers, and other state employees killed in the line of duty. It also includes funding for small controversial and non-controversial claims approved by the commission. Furthermore, the bill allocates $8,000 for expense reimbursements for the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel. The legislation establishes the commission's personnel levels and mandates compliance with existing state fiscal and procurement laws. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations take effect on July 1, 2025.