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This bill provides a comprehensive appropriation for the Arkansas Senate for the fiscal year 2025-2026, detailing funding allocations and operational guidelines. The bill establishes a maximum of nine regular full-time positions for Senate staff, with specific job titles ranging from Director of Senate to Legislative Assistant, and sets their salary grades. Additionally, it authorizes two part-time or temporary employees as "Extra Help" with pay rates in line with existing compensation guidelines. The bill appropriates a total of $2,851,079 from the State Central Services Fund for staff salaries, matching contributions, and general operations. Beyond staff services, the bill includes separate appropriations: $15,000 for Senate Orientation expenses, up to $4,000,000 from the Constitutional Officers Fund for general Senate expenses, $700,000 for computerization of legislative processes, and $1,500,000 for facility renovations and improvements. The bill includes provisions allowing salary flexibility to recruit and retain qualified personnel, mandates compliance with state fiscal control laws, and includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations can take effect on July 1, 2025, even if the legislative session is extended.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb346&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R