Relating to the definition of population for the purpose of the rural sheriff's office, constable's office, and prosecutor's office salary assistance grant program.

HB 3476 defines "population" for salary assistance grants to rural sheriff's, constable's, and prosecutor's offices. It specifies that population must be based on either the latest federal census or the state demographer's most recent annual estimate. The bill creates a new "qualified county" category for counties with 300,000 or fewer residents, determining eligibility for these grants. This change applies to grant awards starting in fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 2025.