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, 2026. 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 $475,757, which includes allocations for regular salaries, personal services matching, and various operational expenses.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations regarding the disbursement of funds, ensuring that the appropriations align with the intended purposes outlined in the budget manuals and legislative recommendations.