The bill appropriates funds for the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a total allocation of $8,913,776 for Shared Services. It establishes maximum employee numbers for various positions, including the addition of one Administrative Specialist II and two Criminal Background Check roles. Key appropriations include $203,000 for the Highway Safety Program, $718,336 for Homeland Security operations, and $1,831,097 for Training and Equipment. The bill also specifies funding for the Crime Victims Reparations Program, the Division of Arkansas State Police, and various federal programs, ensuring that the Department of Public Safety is adequately funded to fulfill its responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $823,198 for the Arkansas Crime Lab, establishing a maximum of 168 regular employees and outlining specific allocations for operational expenses, including salaries and travel. It introduces provisions for recruitment expenses for Medical Examiner employees and includes an emergency clause for the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2025. Notable insertions include the establishment of a Shared Services paying account and a salary administration grid for law enforcement officers, allowing for potential salary increases beyond the maximum pay level. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the operational capacity and efficiency of the Department of Public Safety and the Crime Lab through targeted financial support and resource allocation.