This bill proposes an appropriation 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, which includes various positions such as Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and part-time attorneys, totaling 289 employees. The bill outlines the maximum salary rates for these positions and specifies the total amount appropriated for regular salaries, personal services matching, special deputy expense allowance, and licensure expenses, amounting to $32,942,383.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in governmental programs. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding the disbursement of funds and the legislative intent behind the appropriations, ensuring that the funds are used for their intended purposes as outlined in the budget manuals and related documentation.