HB1118

House Bill 1118 is an appropriations act that establishes the maximum number of regular employees and provides funding for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Secretary's Office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill sets specific maximum salary rates and grades for a wide range of personnel positions, including administrative, executive, information technology, legal, and fiscal staff. It outlines a total appropriation for regular salaries and personal services matching for the Secretary's Office. By defining these roles and funding levels, the legislation authorizes the agency's operational structure and payroll for the specified fiscal year. The bill does not create new social programs but rather ensures the administrative capacity to manage the existing functions of the Department of Human Services.