HB1063

House Bill 1063 appropriates funding for the Arkansas Waterways Commission within the Department of Commerce for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum of three regular full-time employee positions and provides budget allocations for operations, salaries, and personal services matching. The bill further provides specific appropriations for the Waterway Development Grant Program ($5,000,000) and the Arkansas River Navigation System Fund ($2,000,000). Additionally, the bill outlines special provisions regarding association membership dues and authorizes transfers for promotional expenses. It mandates compliance with state fiscal laws and declares an emergency to ensure funding is available by the start of the 2025 fiscal year.