SB14

Senate Bill 14 provides the annual appropriation for the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill outlines the maximum number of authorized regular employees, capping staff at six positions. It establishes a total budget of $771,299 to cover regular salaries, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations, including professional fees and investigator expenses. The legislation requires adherence to state fiscal laws and procedures for the disbursement of these funds. It also includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding becomes effective on July 1, 2023, to maintain uninterrupted agency operations.