This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas Legislative Council, the Bureau of Legislative Research, and the interim committees of the Arkansas General Assembly for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees for the Bureau of Legislative Research, totaling 134 positions, and authorizes up to 31 part-time or temporary employees as needed. The total amount appropriated for the Bureau's operations is $22,486,891, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, maintenance and general operations, and committee room expenses.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for interim committee study expenses and per diem, expenses, and mileage for members of the Arkansas General Assembly attending committee meetings, totaling $1,449,199. It allows the Bureau of Legislative Research to utilize certain classifications at the discretion of its director without increasing the number of authorized positions. The bill also amends existing law to permit the transfer of appropriations between the Bureau and other constitutional officers. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent disruption in governmental operations.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB40 V2 - 4-7-2025 05:00 PM: 10-3-303
Old version SB40 Original - 1-13-2025 08:43 AM: 10-3-303
SB 40: 10-3-303
Act 891: 10-3-303