AR HB1421

Expands law enforcement training reimbursement requirements to include any law enforcement agency recognized by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, beyond just counties, cities, towns, and state agencies

Requires agencies that hire officers within 18 months of their training completion to reimburse the original training agency on a sliding scale: 100% if hired within 2 months, 80% at 2-6 months, 60% at 6-10 months, 40% at 10-14 months, and 20% at 14-18 months

Reimbursable costs include salary, travel expenses, food, lodging, and other training-related expenses paid by the original agency

No reimbursement is required if the officer was terminated by the agency that paid for their training

Treasurer of State may withhold county or municipal aid from non-compliant agencies and redirect those funds to the agency owed reimbursement