This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas Sentencing Commission within the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum of three regular employees, including a Director, an Attorney, and a Quality Assurance Manager, with specified salary grades. The total amount appropriated for the fiscal year is $497,495, which includes allocations for regular salaries, personal services matching, and various operational expenses.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2024, is essential for the agency's operations. It emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. The emergency clause is intended to prevent any delays that could harm the administration of essential governmental programs.