SB15

Senate Bill 15 is an appropriation act that provides funding for the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees (636) and part-time or temporary employees (185) for the agency, along with their respective salary ranges. The bill appropriates over $148 million from the Game Protection Fund for operations, including regular salaries, personal services, and capital outlays. Furthermore, it provides specific appropriations for gas lease revenues, conservation partner program grants, and funds for the restoration of the Black River Wildlife Management Area due to timber destruction. Finally, it includes appropriations for the Marine Fuel Tax Program to enhance public access to state waterways. The act serves as the standard budgetary mechanism to fund the daily administration and specialized conservation projects of the commission.