SB317

Senate Bill 317 provides the annual budget and appropriation for the Arkansas Senate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees for the Senate at 15 positions and authorizes funding for extra help. The bill allocates approximately $2.85 million for staff salaries, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. Additionally, it provides specific appropriations for Senate orientation, computerization of the legislative process, and facility renovations and improvements. The bill also includes provisions for reappropriating unspent funds from previous fiscal years to ensure the continued operation of the Senate. Finally, it outlines fiscal procedures, provides flexibility for personnel salary adjustments, and declares an emergency to ensure the act takes effect by July 1, 2023.