This bill appropriates funds for local law enforcement and emergency medical services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Specifically, it allocates $310,000 for emergency medical expenses to the Arkansas Ambulance Association and another $310,000 for local law enforcement expenses to the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. Both appropriations are to be paid from the Arkansas Citizens First Responder Safety Enhancement Fund, in accordance with Arkansas Code 19-43-277.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations must be effective by July 1, 2026, to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs. The General Assembly has determined that any delay in the effectiveness of this act could cause irreparable harm, thus necessitating its immediate implementation.