HB1027

House Bill 1027 is an appropriation bill that establishes the authorized staffing levels and funding for the Arkansas Department of Commerce - Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill authorizes a maximum of 377 regular full-time employees and 19 temporary or part-time staff positions. It allocates specific funding across several accounts, including general operations, the Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN), the Statewide Disability Telecommunications Equipment Program, the People with Disabilities Program, and the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Program. The total appropriation across all identified sections exceeds $60 million. The legislation outlines salary grades for various staff roles and mandates the allocation of funds for operating expenses, professional fees, and equipment grants. This is a standard fiscal-year budget act intended to ensure the continued administrative and programmatic functions of the agency.