SB1

Senate Bill 1 is a fiscal appropriation act for the Arkansas Senate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes the maximum number of regular and part-time staff positions and sets their respective salary grades. The bill appropriates funds for staff salaries, personnel matching, operating expenses, and specific programs such as Senate orientation. It also provides for reappropriations of existing fund balances to cover ongoing operational costs, legislative computerization, and facility renovations. Furthermore, it includes provisions allowing for budget transfers between items and flexibility in exceeding maximum salary levels under certain conditions to aid in staff retention. Finally, the bill declares an emergency to ensure funding is available by July 1, 2024, to prevent disruption of legislative operations.