TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.

HB 1725 would amend Arkansas law concerning the office and compensation of sheriffs. It would require individuals newly elected or appointed as sheriff to file documentation with the county clerk within ten days, stating whether they meet specific law enforcement training or eligibility requirements. If a new sheriff does not have these qualifications, the county's quorum court would be mandated to set their annual salary at the minimum provided by law. Sheriffs who later gain the required training could submit new documentation for the quorum court to consider for compensation adjustments.