This bill proposes an appropriation of $3,500,000 from the state general fund to the attorney general for a peace officer and correctional officer appreciation grant program for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The funds will be allocated to city and county law enforcement agencies based on the number of licensed peace officers and correctional officers they employ. A minimum of $750,000 is designated for agencies with ten or fewer employees in law enforcement roles. The funding is intended to support hiring and retention bonuses for both new and current officers, as well as to cover tuition and fees for law enforcement trainees.

Additionally, the bill mandates that during the 2025-26 interim, the attorney general must report to the legislative management on the utilization and effectiveness of the grant funds, including the number of grants awarded, average bonus amounts, and other outcomes related to the program. This funding is classified as a one-time funding item, indicating that it is not intended to be a recurring expense in future budgets.