SB21

Senate Bill 21 is an appropriation act for the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bill authorizes funding for the commission's regular salaries, part-time and temporary 'Extra Help' staff, and various operating expenses. It establishes a maximum number of full-time and temporary employees while setting specific salary rates for positions ranging from leadership roles to technical support and field personnel. Furthermore, the bill allocates funds from the Game Protection Fund for specific purposes, including general operations, construction, and equipment. Additional appropriations are made for gas lease revenues, the Conservation Partners Program, and mitigation efforts related to timber destruction in the Black River Wildlife Management Area. The legislation also accounts for expenses related to the Marine Fuel Tax Program. The total financial package aims to ensure the commission has the necessary fiscal resources to maintain its regulatory, conservation, and operational mandates throughout the fiscal year.