HB1038

House Bill 1038 is an appropriations act that establishes the budget for the Arkansas Governor's Mansion Commission for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bill outlines the maximum number of authorized regular employees (10) and extra help positions (4) for the commission. It provides specific funding allocations for personal services, operating expenses, mansion maintenance, and utilities, totaling $1,497,859 from the State Central Services Fund. Additionally, the bill authorizes a $500,000 appropriation from a cash fund for the maintenance and operations of the Grand Hall, Mansion, and grounds. The bill includes provisions for managing the commission's cash fund and requires compliance with state fiscal and procurement laws. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2024.