This bill appropriates funds for the expenses of the Arkansas Senate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It allocates a total of $675,000 for mileage allowances, per diem, maintenance, and general operations, $650,000 for employee salaries, and $75,000 for employer matching funds, all payable from the Constitutional Officers Fund. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the transfer of funds between items if deemed unnecessary by the Senate Efficiency Committee and the Secretary of the Senate, with the approval of the Arkansas Senate.
Furthermore, the bill establishes an emergency clause, stating that the Arkansas Senate of the 95th General Assembly will convene on January 13, 2025, and that expenses will begin immediately. This clause emphasizes the necessity for the act to be effective immediately to ensure the timely payment of expenses related to the session. The bill also outlines compliance with various fiscal control laws and the intent of the General Assembly regarding the disbursement of funds.