HB1012 - Department of Public Safety Appropriation (2024-2025)

• Appropriates $8,543,392 for DPS Shared Services, including $5,632,901 for regular salaries of 95 employees and $2,009,362 for personal services matching

• Establishes total appropriations of approximately $290 million across multiple DPS divisions including Arkansas State Police ($125,644,290), Crime Lab ($16,098,250), and ACIC ($7,325,855)

• Allocates $10,000,000 for Public Safety Equipment Grant Program and $2,000,000 for Violent Crime Clearance Grant Program

• Authorizes 1,085 regular employees for Arkansas State Police Division with provisions for salary grid increases and up to 20 temporary/part-time employees across various programs

• Effective July 1, 2024, with emergency clause allowing implementation to proceed without delay for essential governmental operations