The bill is an appropriation act for the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding salary rates, totaling a maximum of 636 employees. The bill also allocates funds for various operational expenses, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, overtime, and maintenance and general operations, amounting to a total appropriation of $148,646,853. Additionally, it includes specific appropriations for gas lease revenues, conservation partner program grants, and restoration efforts related to the Black River Wildlife Management Area.
Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of new appropriations for construction, natural disaster response, and marine fuel tax programs, as well as the addition of new revenue sources for the Game Protection Fund. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of appropriations between line items and authorizes the purchase of promotional items for conservation and education needs. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act's effectiveness from July 1, 2023, to prevent disruption in the agency's operations.