AR HB1297

Creates the "Small Municipality Law Enforcement Vehicle Grant Program" to be administered by the Department of Arkansas State Police.

Authorizes grants to cities of the second class and incorporated towns to purchase used vehicles from the Marketing and Redistribution Section of the Department of Finance and Administration for law enforcement use.

Prohibits grant recipients from being required to provide matching funds.

Requires the Department of Arkansas State Police to pay grant funds directly to the Marketing and Redistribution Section and prohibits grant funds from being used to pay sales tax on vehicle purchases.

Conditions all grant awards on the appropriation and availability of funding for the program.