Bill > SB175

This bill makes technical corrections to Arkansas Code § 11-10-310(f) related to the Division of Workforce Services, specifically clarifying language about growth pool positions and the General Assembly's oversight responsibilities. The bill modifies the existing code to explicitly state that the division must request continuation of growth pool positions as new positions in its next budget request, and reaffirms that the General Assembly maintains the authority to determine the maximum number of employees and funding for state agencies through appropriation acts and revenue stabilization laws. Additionally, the bill includes a legislative intent section that ensures the act does not repeal or conflict with other acts passed during the 95th General Assembly, emphasizes that only technical (not substantive) changes are being made to the Arkansas Code, and includes a provision stating that if the requirement for Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee approval is ruled unconstitutional, the entire subsection would be void. The primary purpose appears to be refining and clarifying existing statutory language without making significant policy changes.