HB1077

House Bill 1077 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It establishes the maximum number of full-time and part-time employee positions for the agency. The bill provides specific funding amounts for various operational divisions, including shared services, state operations, boiler inspection, the Board of Electrical Examiners, and federal programs. Additionally, it authorizes appropriations for the distribution of unpaid wages and for seminar and conference expenses collected through registration fees. The legislation sets out clear salary grades and maximum salary rates for authorized personnel. It also includes special language authorizing the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State to create shared services paying accounts for financial administration.