The bill proposes appropriations for the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing the establishment of a total of 97 regular employees for Shared Services and 8 for the Crime Victims Reparations Program, along with provisions for temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees. It allocates specific salary amounts, including $5,898,936 for regular salaries in Shared Services and $2,182,659 for the Crime Victims Reparations Program. Additionally, the bill outlines significant appropriations for the Division of Arkansas State Police, totaling 1,096 regular employees and a budget of $124,559,700 for operations, which includes funding for initiatives like the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and the Highway Safety Program.

Furthermore, the bill includes new legal language specifying the fiscal year as 2025-2026 and introduces provisions for recruitment expenses for potential Medical Examiner employees, allowing the Crime Lab to cover costs such as airfare, hotel, and meals during recruitment. It establishes a maximum of 168 employees for the Crime Lab and details appropriations for various operational needs, including $823,198 for maintenance and general operations. The bill also includes an emergency clause for the act to take effect on July 1, 2025, and authorizes the Arkansas State Police to purchase promotional items and motor vehicles, while ensuring compliance with existing fiscal control laws.