Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

This bill, now enacted as Act 99, provides additional funding to the Office of the Treasurer of State for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation specifically allocates an extra $10,000 to assist local law enforcement agencies and covers emergency medical expenses. By increasing the budget from $300,000 to $310,000, the act ensures these funds are available for their intended purposes during the specified fiscal period. This change directly impacts the state's budget management and the resources available to local police and emergency services.

This act authorizes funding for the Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator in Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates approximately $1.52 million for salaries, benefits, and operational expenses to support the office's core staff, which includes prosecutors, attorneys, and administrative personnel. The legislation also provides $606,461 specifically for the "Paws for Justice" state program to employ certified dog handlers and a coordinator. Additionally, the bill funds $70,660 for law enforcement and prosecutor drug enforcement training and $88,881 for student loan repayment assistance for eligible public defenders and deputy prosecuting attorneys.