HB1135

This bill acts as the annual appropriation measure for the Arkansas Office of the Attorney General for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes the maximum number of authorized regular employees and specifies salary rates for various positions within the office, including divisions such as Medicaid Fraud and the Cooperative Disability Investigation Program. The legislation allocates funding for personal services, operating expenses, and specific programs from both state and federal funds. Additionally, it provides appropriations for cash funds, including unrestricted settlement fees and restitution payments. The total funding outlined covers both general operations and specialized investigative efforts. The bill ensures the office has the legal authority to spend these funds to carry out its mandated constitutional and statutory duties.