HB1051

House Bill 1051 is an appropriation act for the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bill authorizes funding for the agency's personal services, including regular salaries for nine full-time positions and temporary staff, as well as general operating expenses. It allocates specific funds for election expenses ($6,340,000) and nonpartisan general election costs ($1,600,000). The bill also provides special language allowing for the carry-forward of unexpended balances and the transfer of funds from the Nonpartisan Filing Fee Fund to the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund if necessary. It mandates strict compliance with state fiscal and procurement laws. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding takes effect by July 1, 2024, to maintain continuous operations.