SB33

Senate Bill 33 is an appropriations act that establishes the budget and staffing levels for the Arkansas Department of Commerce - Division of Workforce Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill authorizes a maximum of 987 regular employees and sets the salary grades for various professional, technical, and administrative positions. It provides funding for agency operations, including personal services, operating expenses, and IT infrastructure. Furthermore, the bill appropriates over $2 billion for unemployment benefits, including taxable and reimbursable employer claims, disaster relief, and training allowances. It also provides for administrative costs, such as rent, building maintenance, and national organization assessments. The primary purpose is to ensure the functional operation of the state's workforce division through dedicated funding from trust and special funds.