HB1191

This bill is an appropriations act that establishes the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget for the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS). It outlines the maximum number of authorized regular and part-time (extra help) employees for various divisions within the department, including shared services, the Crime Victims Reparations Program, the Arkansas State Police, and federal operations. The bill allocates specific funding for personal services, operating expenses, equipment grants, and claims payments. It provides granular salary grades and headcount limits for administrative, technical, forensic, and law enforcement personnel. Furthermore, it designates funding sources such as general, revolving, and federal funds for different programs, including specific initiatives like the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. Essentially, this legislation serves as a procedural budget enactment to ensure the continued staffing and operational capacity of the state's public safety infrastructure.