The bill amends the law regarding the State Administration of Justice Fund in Arkansas, reflecting changes in the judicial system and the allocation of funds. It highlights the transition from numerous part-time judges to a unified system of full-time district court judges, as mandated by Amendment 80 of the Arkansas Constitution. The General Assembly expresses the intent to ensure the efficient use of the State Administration of Justice Fund, indicating that the state no longer needs to support the Arkansas District Judges Council, Inc., in the same manner as before.

Specifically, the bill removes provisions for funding the Arkansas District Judges Council, Inc., including allocations for its Executive Director, from the State Administration of Justice Fund. This deletion is significant as it reallocates those funds to other state programs and agencies, ensuring that resources are directed towards various essential services, such as public health, law enforcement, and judicial education. The bill also outlines the priority of fund distribution in cases where the fund balance is insufficient, emphasizing the importance of supporting the Court Reporter's Fund and the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Statutes affected:
HB 1407: 16-10-310(b), 16-10-310(c)
Act 162: 16-10-310(b), 16-10-310(c)