HB1048
An Act For The Office Of The Treasurer Of State - Assistance To Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Medical Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 1, 2026): REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1048 is a fiscal appropriation act for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in Arkansas. The bill authorizes the Office of the Treasurer of State to distribute funds from the Arkansas Citizens First Responder Safety Enhancement Fund. Specifically, it allocates $300,000 for emergency medical expenses to be used by the Arkansas Ambulance Association and $300,000 for local law enforcement expenses to be used by the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. The bill outlines that these funds are for personal services, operating expenses, and other related costs. It mandates compliance with existing state fiscal control laws and procedures. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding becomes effective on July 1, 2026, to prevent disruptions in governmental programs.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries of this bill are the Arkansas Ambulance Association and the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police, which will receive specific funding to support their operations. Consequently, the citizens of Arkansas benefit from the maintained or enhanced capacity of local emergency medical services and law enforcement agencies.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups or entities negatively impacted by the passage of this bill in a direct sense, as it is a standard legislative budget appropriation. However, taxpayers may be considered indirectly impacted as the funds are drawn from state-managed reserves, and other potential state programs might face trade-offs due to the prioritization of these specific appropriations within the state budget.
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