The bill proposes an appropriation for the Arkansas Supreme Court for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, detailing the funding for personal services and operating expenses. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 51 positions, with specified salary grades for each role, including positions such as Supreme Court Clerk, Appellate Review Attorney, and various administrative and support roles. Additionally, it authorizes five part-time or temporary employees, known as "Extra Help," to be hired as needed. The total amount appropriated for the Arkansas Supreme Court is $7,666,202, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses.
Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation for the Arkansas Supreme Court - Bar of Arkansas, establishing a maximum of 25 regular employees and also allowing for five part-time or temporary employees. The total amount appropriated for this section is $5,733,581, which includes funding for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational costs. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent any disruption in the court's operations.