The bill proposes an appropriation for the Arkansas Senate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing funding for personal services and operating expenses. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 15, with specified positions and salary grades, including roles such as Director of Senate, Chief Counsel, and various support staff. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $1,963,896, with additional allocations for extra help, personal service matching, and operational expenses, bringing the total appropriation to $2,851,079.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for additional appropriations from the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund for various purposes, including orientation expenses, computerization of legislative processes, and renovations of Senate facilities, each with specified funding amounts. Notably, the bill introduces an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the Senate and prevent disruption of essential governmental programs.