This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Office of the Governor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 59, with specified positions and salary grades. The total amount appropriated for the Office of the Governor's operations is $6,493,405, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses. Additionally, the bill allocates $500,000 from the Miscellaneous Revolving Fund for the Governor's Emergency Proclamation.
The bill also includes a transfer provision allowing the agency to transfer appropriations between line items with prior approval from the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and review by the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and expresses the legislative intent for the appropriated funds to be used as intended. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2026, to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs.