SB3

This bill is an appropriations act that establishes the budget and staffing authorization for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It defines the maximum number of employees at five and sets specific maximum annual salary rates for positions including a chief of staff/legal counsel, security officers, a communications/policy director, and an executive assistant/scheduler. The bill appropriates a total of $572,202 from the State Central Services Fund to cover regular salaries, personal services matching, and general operating expenses. Furthermore, it mandates compliance with state procurement and fiscal control laws and stipulates that disbursements must align with the legislative intent evidenced during the budget process. Finally, the act includes an emergency clause to ensure it takes effect on July 1, 2024, to prevent interruptions in the agency's operations.