SB51

Senate Bill 51 is an appropriation act for the Arkansas Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill outlines the maximum number of authorized employees and allocates specific funding for personal services, operating expenses, and administrative programs. It provides for regular salaries, benefits, and maintenance expenses for the office's core operations. Additionally, the bill includes specific appropriations for law enforcement and prosecutorial training programs and federal student loan repayment assistance for eligible public defenders and deputy prosecuting attorneys. The bill also establishes staffing and funding for the 'Paws for Justice' program. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025.