HB1009
An Act For The Department Of Public Safety Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 1, 2026): Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1009 is an appropriation act for the Arkansas Department of Public Safety for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes maximum staffing levels for the Department, including its shared services, the Crime Victims Reparations Program, and the Division of Arkansas State Police. It outlines specific budgetary allocations for personal services, operating expenses, equipment grants, and various federal programs. The legislation provides the funding necessary for the administrative and operational functions of these public safety entities. It includes appropriations for salaries, extra help, maintenance, and specialized programs like the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. This bill is a standard fiscal session measure intended to fund the routine operations of state public safety departments.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the employees of the Department of Public Safety and the Arkansas State Police, who receive funding for their salaries and operations. Additionally, crime victims in Arkansas benefit from the sustained funding of the Crime Victims Reparations Program. Local law enforcement agencies and public safety departments benefit from the $5,000,000 public safety equipment grant program, and the general public benefits from the continued operational capacity of state law enforcement and public safety oversight.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no groups specifically targeted for negative impact by this legislation. As an appropriation bill, it authorizes the use of state and federal funds to support ongoing government operations. While taxpayers provide the funds allocated in the budget, the bill itself does not impose new taxes or regulatory burdens on specific groups or entities.
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