Summary:

 Senate Bill 306 (SB 306):  This bill appropriates one million dollars ($1,000,000) from the general fund to the local government division of the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) for fiscal year 2026.  

Legislation Overview:

 Senate Bill 306 (SB 306):  The purpose of the appropriation is to cover start-up costs for new police departments in communities within Valencia County that have populations of up to five thousand (5,000) residents.
a)	The bill specifies that these funds must be used for:
•	Officer salaries
•	Training
•	Equipment
Any funds that remain unspent or unencumbered at the end of fiscal year 2026 will revert to the general fund.
 

Current Law:

 There were no past appropriations made for form a new Police Department within communities located in Valencia County.