HB1078

House Bill 1078 is an appropriation act that provides funding for the personal services and operating expenses of the Arkansas Department of Education – Educational Television Division (Arkansas PBS) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular, full-time employees at 102 and provides specific authorization for extra, temporary help. It outlines two distinct funding streams: one for State Operations totaling $6,196,746 and one for Cash Operations totaling $8,932,127. These funds cover salary costs, maintenance, general operations, grants, and capital outlay. The act includes standard legislative language requiring compliance with state fiscal control laws and procurement procedures. It also features an emergency clause, enabling it to take effect on July 1, 2023, to ensure continuous agency operations.