This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 280, across various positions with specified salary grades. The total amount appropriated for the fiscal year is $27,473,383, which includes regular salaries, personal services matching, a special deputy expense allowance, and licensure 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. This clause emphasizes the necessity of the appropriations for the proper administration of essential governmental programs and highlights the potential harm that could arise from any delay in the act's effectiveness.