HB1169

House Bill 1169 is an appropriations act for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, specifically for the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help employees allowed for the commission and details their salary grades. It provides funding through various specific appropriations for operations, water quality programs, dam safety, flood insurance, and nonpoint source pollution control. Additionally, it authorizes disbursements for water, waste disposal, and pollution abatement projects. The bill outlines the allocation of funds from general revenue, cash funds, and federal sources to ensure the commission's operational and program-specific mandates are fulfilled. The legislation essentially serves to provide the financial authorization necessary for the state to manage and protect its natural water resources throughout the designated fiscal year.