SB36

Senate Bill 36 is an appropriations bill for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help employees for the State Parks and Tourism Divisions. The bill authorizes specific funding allocations from various state funds, including the Parks and Tourism Fund Account, the Tourism Development Trust Fund, and the Conservation Tax proceeds (Amendment 75). Funds are designated for personal services, operating expenses, advertising for the retirement and relocation promotion program, and capital projects. It specifically outlines construction and special maintenance expenses funded by the Conservation Tax. The legislation serves as a standard budget authorization to ensure the continued operation of state park and tourism services. It does not create new policy but rather manages fiscal resources for established state departments.