SB27

Senate Bill 27 provides the annual appropriation for the Arkansas Ethics Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum of 11 full-time regular employee positions and sets salary grades for these roles. The bill allocates a total of $1,090,774, which covers regular salaries, personal services matching, and general operating expenses such as travel and operational costs. It mandates strict compliance with state fiscal and procurement laws in the disbursement of these funds. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding takes effect by July 1, 2024, to maintain the continuous operation of the commission.