Bill
HB 1885
Arkansas Version: Requires immediate paid administrative leave and mandatory mental-health counseling for officers involved in deadly use-of-force incidents.
Note up front: the materials you supplied include more than one distinct bill that share the label “HB 1885” but are from different states and address different subjects. There is also a separate, unrelated bill title in the header (an appropriation for Hinds County road improvements) that does not match the texts provided. Below are concise, separate summaries of the two principal bill texts included in your materials and a short note about status and next steps.
Subject: Amendment to the State Finance Act (30 ILCS 105/13.2)
Purpose
- To restrict and clarify when State agencies may transfer funds among line‑item appropriations.
Key provisions
- Limits transfers among line-item appropriations (from the same State treasury fund) so that transfers shall not exceed 1% of the aggregate amount appropriated to that State agency for the same category of appropriation. (Language in the bill replaces/edits multiple subsections of Section 13.2.)
- Prohibits transfers of moneys that were appropriated as the result of grants, reimbursements, or matching funds received from an outside party — those funds may not be moved into a different line item appropriation or to a different State agency.
- Retains and edits several existing transfer-authority exceptions (e.g., certain health & human services, education, and central management items) and includes detailed rules about transfers tied to employee retirement contributions and some long‑term care rebalancing authority (including notice requirements).
- Effective immediately (per the bill text).
Who is affected
- All Illinois State agencies and institutions of higher education that rely on line‑item appropriations and internal transfer authority.
- External grantors and recipients: the prohibition on transferring grant/matching funds protects funds earmarked by outside parties.
Potential impact
- Reduces administrative flexibility agencies have to rebalance budgets during the fiscal year, especially for emergencies or shifting needs.
- Provides stronger protections that grant‑designated or matching funds remain dedicated to their intended purposes.
- Agencies that previously relied on larger intra‑agency transfer authority may face increased need for supplemental appropriations or reprogramming approvals from the legislature.
Procedural status (from provided actions)
- Introduced 1/29/2025 by Rep. Tarver; referred to Rules/Appropriations; some committee activity noted. The materials show a “Died In Committee” entry (02/26/2025), but jurisdictional records should be checked to confirm final disposition.
Subject: Law enforcement response after deadly use‑of‑force incidents
Purpose
- To require immediate administrative leave and mandated mental‑health counseling for law enforcement officers involved in a deadly use‑of‑force incident.
Key provisions
- Definitions: “deadly use of force incident” = officer use of physical force resulting in a person’s death.
- Agencies must immediately place the officer involved on paid administrative leave.
- Mandatory professional mental‑health counseling (in person or virtual) by a licensed counselor, psychiatrist, or psychologist:
- At no cost to the officer.
- For a minimum of 90 days, extendable up to an additional 90 days if clinically recommended.
- Return to active duty only after:
- Prosecuting attorney notifies that no criminal charges will be filed; and
- Mental‑health provider documents that the officer attended counseling during leave and recommends return to duty.
- Exception: requirement relieved if the officer is charged with a criminal offense arising from the incident.
Who is affected
- Local, county, and state law‑enforcement agencies in Arkansas and officers involved in fatal force incidents.
- Agencies will bear cost/responsibility for counseling and managing leave.
Potential impact
- Operational: immediate paid leave could create short‑term staffing gaps; agencies will need plans for backfill.
- Financial: cost of counseling and paid leave—though limited in duration—represents a new, recurring obligation for affected agencies.
- Legal/practical: conditions for return to duty (prosecutor clearance + provider recommendation) introduce a formal, dual‑gate process that could prolong administrative separations; may interact with collective bargaining, internal policies, and criminal investigations.
Procedural status (from provided actions)
- As Engrossed 4/1/2025; amendment adopted 4/1/2025. The materials show the bill was placed on second reading, reported engrossed, and ultimately “Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment” on 5/05/2025.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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