Bill > HB1003

This bill appropriates funds for the Arkansas House of Representatives for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. * **Arkansas House of Representatives Staff:** $2,286,852 from the State Central Services Fund for regular salaries, extra help, personal service matching, and maintenance & general operations. This includes funding for various staff positions such as Chief of Staff, Chief Counsel, Clerk, and administrative specialists. * **Legislative Institute:** $50,000 from the Constitutional Officers Fund for per diem and mileage for members attending orientation and briefing meetings. * **Information Technology:** $150,000 from the State Central Services Fund for operating expenses related to automating legislative processes, including capital outlay and data processing. * **Member Services:** $1,275,684 from the State Central Services Fund for personal services and operating expenses for member services staff, including legislative analysts and committee secretaries. * **Supplemental Staffing:** $844,000 from the State Central Services Fund for personal services and operating expenses for supplemental staffing, including legislative analysts and management project analysts. * **House Select Committee Expenses:** $50,000 from the State Central Services Fund for per diem, expenses, and mileage for members attending select committee meetings and activities. * **Reappropriation - Constitutional Officers Fund:** Up to $2,050,000 from the Constitutional Officers Fund for necessary expenses of the House of Representatives from prior appropriations. * **Reappropriation - State Central Services Fund:** Up to $2,025,000 from the State Central Services Fund for necessary expenses of the House of Representatives from prior appropriations. The bill also includes provisions allowing for salary flexibility for exceptionally qualified personnel and outlines restrictions on the use of audio/video materials produced by the House of Representatives. Any remaining funds from this act on June 30, 2026, will be available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.