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HB 1048

AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

The bill provides a $310,000 appropriation to support local law enforcement and emergency medical services for 2026-2027 (up from $300,000).

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Bill Summary · HB 1048

Summary of HB 1048 (Session 2026F, Arkansas)

Title

AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill provides an appropriation from state funds to support local law enforcement and emergency medical services (EMS) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • It is framed as assistance from the Office of the Treasurer of State to local entities, aimed at strengthening public safety and EMS capabilities.

Key Provisions

  • Fiscal Year Allocation: Establishes a specific appropriation amount to be disbursed for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for local law enforcement and emergency medical assistance.
  • Amendment (as introduced and amended): The bill’s amendment increases the total allocation by $10,000. Specifically:
    • The appropriation amount on Page 1, line 34 is increased from $300,000 to $310,000.
    • The appropriation amount on Page 2, line 9 is increased from $300,000 to $310,000.
  • The amendment was adopted, and the bill proceeded as engrossed.

Who Is Affected

  • Local law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services (EMS) within Arkansas, which would receive funding through the Office of the Treasurer of State.
  • State government, specifically the Treasurer’s Office and the Joint Budget Committee, which manages and approves appropriations.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Filed: April 1, 2026.
  • Committee action: Referred to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) for consideration.
  • Floor action:
    • On April 8, 2026: Read for the first time, rules suspended; referred to JBC (and subsequently acted upon).
    • On April 15, 2026: Amendment No. 1 was read and adopted; the bill was ordered engrossed, and reported correctly engrossed.
  • Amendment:
    • Joint Budget Committee proposed Amendment No. 1 (04/14/26) to increase the total appropriation by $10,000 (from $300,000 to $310,000 in two referenced lines).

Estimated Fiscal Impact

  • Increased appropriation for 2026-2027: $310,000 total (as amended) designated for local law enforcement and EMS support, up from $300,000 prior to the amendment.
  • Encompasses funding that will flow through the Office of the Treasurer of State to eligible local entities.

Notes

  • The amendment process indicates a focus on modest budget growth for the program.
  • The bill is part of the state’s annual appropriations process and reflects targeted support rather than broad programmatic changes.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison of the exact language changes or help place this bill in the broader context of Arkansas’ 2026-2027 public-safety funding priorities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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