SB8

Senate Bill 8 is an appropriations act for the Arkansas Department of Corrections - Arkansas Sentencing Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It authorizes the funding for regular salaries, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations for the commission. The bill establishes a maximum of three authorized regular employees, including a commission director, an attorney, and a quality assurance manager. The total appropriation for these operations is set at $497,495. Furthermore, the bill mandates strict compliance with state fiscal control laws and procurement procedures. It also contains an emergency clause, enabling the act to take effect on July 1, 2024, to ensure the continued administration of essential government programs.