The bill SB392 amends Arkansas law to establish the Arkansas State Employee Student Loan Program, which aims to assist eligible state employees with student loan repayment. To qualify, employees must complete a six-month probationary period, provide proof of student loan debt related to their employment, and commit to continued service with their state agency for a specified duration. Payments will be made directly to the employee's student loan creditor, with limitations on the amount and number of payments. Additionally, the bill updates the entry salary cap for state agency employment for individuals whose spouses hold constitutional office to $50,000 and revises definitions related to job classifications, introducing terms such as "job description," "job family," and "job series," while removing outdated language.

Furthermore, SB392 introduces a comprehensive restructuring of job classifications and titles across various state departments, including the creation of new positions and modifications to existing roles. It specifies new job titles and classifications, such as "State Chief Data Officer" and "IT Security Officer," while deleting outdated classifications to streamline the state's employment framework. The bill also outlines provisions for salary adjustments, including a new pay table effective July 1, 2025, and establishes criteria for additional pay differentials based on job responsibilities and recruitment challenges. Overall, SB392 seeks to modernize the state's workforce structure, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure that state employment practices align with contemporary needs.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB392 V2 - 3-31-2025 05:39 PM: 21-1-407, 21-1-402(b), 21-5-209, 21-5-203, 03-31-2025, 25-43-103, 21-5-204, 21-5-207, 21-5-208, 19-4-1601, 21-5-101, 21-5-210, 21-5-214, 21-5-220(a), 21-5-221, 21-5-223(a), 21-5-224, 19-4-521, 21-5-225(a), 21-5-225(b)
Old version SB392 Original - 3-5-2025 02:19 PM: 21-1-407, 21-1-402(b), 21-5-209, 21-5-203, 25-43-103, 21-5-204, 21-5-207, 21-5-208, 19-4-1601, 21-5-101, 21-5-210, 21-5-214, 21-5-220(a), 21-5-221, 21-5-223(a), 21-5-224, 19-4-521, 21-5-225(a), 21-5-225(b)
SB 392: 21-1-407, 21-1-402(b), 21-5-209, 21-5-203, 25-43-103, 21-5-204, 21-5-207, 21-5-208, 19-4-1601, 21-5-101, 21-5-210, 21-5-214, 21-5-220(a), 21-5-221, 21-5-223(a), 21-5-224, 19-4-521, 21-5-225(a), 21-5-225(b)
Act 499: 21-1-407, 21-1-402(b), 21-5-209, 21-5-203, 03-31-2025, 25-43-103, 21-5-204, 21-5-207, 21-5-208, 19-4-1601, 21-5-101, 21-5-210, 21-5-214, 21-5-220(a), 21-5-221, 21-5-223(a), 21-5-224, 19-4-521, 21-5-225(a), 21-5-225(b)