HB1009

House Bill 1009 is a fiscal appropriation bill for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, specifically concerning the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill authorizes funding for personal services, regular salaries, and operating expenses for several programs managed by the Commission. These programs include state operations, cash-funded initiatives, dam inventory, flood insurance administration, water quality planning, pollution abatement, and nonpoint source pollution control. The bill specifies the maximum number of full-time and temporary staff positions allowed for the department. Additionally, it outlines the distribution of millions of dollars in federal and state funds for infrastructure projects, grants, and loans related to water, waste disposal, and environmental protection. The legislation provides the legal authority for the Commission to utilize these funds to carry out its statutory responsibilities.