The bill HB1231 proposes appropriations for the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, detailing funding for personal services and operational expenses across various divisions. It establishes a maximum of 96 regular employees for Shared Services, including key positions such as the Secretary of Public Safety, and allows for five temporary or part-time employees. The total appropriation for Shared Services is set at $8,732,854, which covers regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses. Additionally, the bill allocates significant funds for specific programs, including $40,000 for the Law Enforcement Safety Office and $121,073,728 for the Division of Arkansas State Police Operations, while introducing new funding for the Public Safety Equipment Grant Program.

Moreover, the bill amends existing legal language to enhance the operational capabilities of the Arkansas State Police, including a requirement for health insurance program reporting. It mandates monthly reports to key state officials regarding reserve fund balances and claims, and allows the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety to authorize emergency expenses. The bill also establishes a quarterly reporting requirement for expenditures from the Court Awards Fund and provides for salary increases for medical examiners. An emergency clause is included to ensure the bill's immediate effectiveness starting July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1231 Original - 1-24-2023 01:20 PM: 12-8-118, 12-8-110
Old version HB1231 V2 - 4-3-2023 05:31 PM: 12-8-118, 04-03-2023, 12-8-110
Old version HB1231 V3 - 4-5-2023 03:50 PM: 04-05-2023, 12-8-118, 12-8-110
HB 1231: 04-05-2023, 12-8-118, 12-8-110
Act 803: 04-05-2023, 12-8-118, 12-8-110