HB1176

House Bill 1176 is an appropriations act that establishes the annual budget and personnel authorizations for the Arkansas Department of Public Safety - Division of Emergency Management for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill sets the maximum number of full-time and temporary employees for various departmental divisions and dictates their salary grades. It allocates funding across multiple operational categories, including general state operations, federal emergency management activities, disaster relief grants, and hazardous materials management. The bill also provides funding for specialized programs such as the Arkansas 911 Rural Enhancement Program, the Arkansas Wireless Information Network, and federal surplus property management. Total appropriations are distributed across several dedicated funds to support emergency response, public safety infrastructure, and disaster recovery efforts throughout the state. The legislation ensures that the Division of Emergency Management has the necessary financial resources and staff to carry out its statutory duties for the upcoming fiscal year.