The proposed bill, S.B. 1299, seeks to establish a Law Enforcement Personnel Grant Program, which would reimburse law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for costs related to federal immigration training. This program would be funded by a new appropriation of $2,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026, marking an addition to the current statutes. The bill assigns the Department of Public Safety (DPS) the responsibility of administering the program and requires LEAs to apply for reimbursement, covering up to one month's salary for officers who participate in the training under specified conditions. Furthermore, the bill introduces definitions for key terms such as "LEA" and "law enforcement officer" and includes provisions to prevent the appropriation from lapsing. Importantly, the bill does not delete any existing statutes but rather enhances the current legal framework governing law enforcement training and funding, thereby modernizing the state's approach to law enforcement training and immigration enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1735
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1735
House Engrossed Version: 36-2856, 36-2856.01, 36-2853, 36-2854, 36-2859, 42-5452, 42-5453, 35-190, 36-2862, 2025-2026, 2029-2030, 15-1409, 15-1466.01, 38-842, 28-6533, 36-2863