This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas Supreme Court for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 49 positions, with specified salary grades for each role, including positions such as Supreme Court Clerk, Network Administrator, and various attorney roles. Additionally, it authorizes five temporary or part-time employees under the "Extra Help" category. The total amount appropriated for the Arkansas Supreme Court is $6,493,916, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational expenses.
Furthermore, the bill also addresses the Arkansas Supreme Court - Bar of Arkansas, establishing a maximum of 25 regular employees and allowing for five temporary or part-time employees. The total amount appropriated for this section is $5,600,519, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2023, to prevent disruption in the agency's operations.