SR10

This bill amends the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act for Arkansas state employees. It authorizes a temporary market adjustment to base salaries of up to 3% between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The bill updates salary pay tables for general, information technology, medical professional, and senior executive classifications. It increases the threshold for special pay rates that require review by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. Furthermore, it establishes a framework for state agencies to provide special compensation awards, such as bonuses or incentive leave, for outstanding performance or temporary additional duties. These awards are subject to agency-specific plans and require approval from the Office of Personnel Management and the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.