HB1167

House Bill 1167 is an appropriation act for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill establishes the maximum number of authorized regular employees for both the department's shared services and the division's specific operations, totaling 415 regular staff positions. It authorizes the hiring of up to 70 part-time or temporary 'Extra Help' employees. Furthermore, the bill provides specific funding allocations for personal services, operating expenses, professional fees, travel, and capital outlay across various accounts, including Shared Services, State Operations, Federal Operations, and the Waste Water Licensing Program. The legislation ensures the agency has the budgetary authority to maintain its administrative, technical, and regulatory functions throughout the designated fiscal year.