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HB1048

Arkansas Bill HB1048: Funding for Police and Ambulance Groups

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:15 AM

In one sentence

This law gives $310,000 to the Arkansas Ambulance Association and $310,000 to the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of State from a special safety fund.

What it does

  • Sets aside $310,000 for emergency medical expenses paid by the Office of the Treasurer of State.
  • Sets aside $310,000 for local law enforcement expenses paid by the Office of the Treasurer of State.
  • Pays these amounts from the Arkansas Citizens First Responder Safety Enhancement Fund.
  • Requires that spending follows state laws on buying goods and managing money.

Who it affects

  • The Office of the Treasurer of State
  • The Arkansas Ambulance Association
  • The Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police

Limits and unknowns

  • The law does not list the exact costs or projects that will use these funds.
  • Spending must follow other state laws and rules from the Department of Finance and Administration.
  • Funds are only available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

Plain language

Terms to know

Appropriation
An official amount of money set aside by a government for a specific purpose.
Fiscal Year
A one-year period used for budgeting, which in this case ends on June 30, 2027.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

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.