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AR SB143

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • $100 million transferred annually from sales and use tax collections to the Department of Public Safety — Division of Arkansas State Police for crime reduction and probation/parole assistance programs

  • Director of Arkansas State Police authorized to designate officers for crime reduction programs and to assist the Division of Community Correction with probation, parole, and post-release supervision services

  • State Police may enter agreements with county sheriffs to designate deputy sheriffs for crime reduction activities, with compensation provided for sheriff participation

  • Director of Community Correction required to coordinate with State Police Director regarding assistance with probation, parole, and post-release supervision services

  • County sheriffs explicitly authorized to enter agreements with State Police to participate in crime reduction programs and provide assistance with community correction supervision services

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Division Of Arkansas State Police To Coordinate With Local Sheriffs And The Division Of Community Correction In Crime Reduction And Prevention Activities.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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