The bill, HB1012, proposes appropriations for the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with a focus on enhancing public safety services across Arkansas. It details the establishment of various positions and their salary grades, specifying a total appropriation of over $125 million for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas State Police. Key funding allocations include $10 million for the Public Safety Equipment Grant Program, $2 million for the Violent Crime Clearance Grant Program, and additional appropriations for the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Highway Safety Program, and Crime Lab operations. The bill also sets maximum employee counts for divisions within the Department, such as 55 for the Arkansas Crime Information Center and 161 for the Crime Lab.

Additionally, the bill introduces new appropriations for specific initiatives, including $50,000 for the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and $500,000 for the Law Enforcement Family Relief Trust Fund. It allows the Department of Public Safety to exceed maximum salary levels for certain Medical Examiner positions by up to 50% to aid in recruitment and retention, and it establishes a Shared Services paying account for personal services and operating expenses. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act is effective by July 1, 2024, emphasizing compliance with fiscal control laws and the General Assembly's intent regarding the appropriations.