The bill appropriates funds for the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing allocations for various divisions, including the Arkansas State Police, the Crime Lab, and the Crime Victims Reparations Program. It establishes maximum employee counts and salary rates, with significant funding amounts such as $124,559,700 for Arkansas State Police operations and approximately $16.4 million for the Crime Lab. Key insertions include the establishment of new employee positions, such as five Public Safety Security Officers, and specific funding allocations for programs like the Public Safety Equipment Grant Program and Highway Safety Program Grants.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Crime Lab, allocating funds for equipment, salaries, and Rapid DNA Technology expenses, as well as covering recruitment costs for potential Medical Examiner employees. Significant changes include extending certain provisions from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, and introducing an emergency clause for immediate effectiveness. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the operational capacity and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in Arkansas while ensuring compliance with fiscal regulations.