Bill > HB1003

This bill provides a comprehensive appropriation for the Arkansas House of Representatives' staff and operations for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It establishes funding and staffing levels for various departments, including the main House Staff, Member Services, and Supplemental Staffing. The total appropriation amounts to $4,356,536, drawn from the State Central Services Fund and Constitutional Officers Fund, covering regular salaries, extra help, personal service matching, and operational expenses. The bill sets maximum employee numbers and salary grades for positions ranging from Chief of Staff to Administrative Receptionist, and allows some flexibility in salary adjustments to recruit and retain qualified personnel. Key provisions include authorizing seven temporary or part-time employees, allocating funds for legislative orientation and institute expenses, and permitting fund transfers between appropriations with proper certification. The bill also includes special language restricting the use of audio/visual materials for political or commercial purposes and requires compliance with existing state fiscal control laws. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2025, recognizing the critical nature of maintaining governmental operations.

Budget and Finance

House Management (H)

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1003&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R