This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas Supreme Court for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 51 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, known as "Extra Help," to be hired as needed. The total amount appropriated for the Arkansas Supreme Court is $7,663,128, 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 appropriation for this section is $5,731,614, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses. The bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continued operation of the agency and prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs.