The bill appropriates a total of $16,361,513 for the Department of Public Safety - Arkansas Crime Lab for the fiscal year 2025-2026, focusing on state operations and specialized functions such as DNA operations and equipment purchases. It establishes a maximum employee count of 168 and allocates funds for regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses. Notably, the bill includes new appropriations for recruitment expenses for potential Medical Examiner employees, covering costs such as airfare, hotel, and meals during the recruitment process.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions allowing the Arkansas State Police to purchase promotional items and motor vehicles, and it proposes the implementation of a salary administration grid for law enforcement officers contingent on the availability of additional funds. The bill emphasizes adherence to existing fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate effectiveness starting July 1, 2025, to support the timely operation of the agency.