SB40

This bill is an appropriations act that establishes the budget and operational funding for the Arkansas Legislative Council and the Bureau of Legislative Research for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It defines the maximum number of authorized personnel, setting limits on staff counts and providing salary grade classifications for various roles within these legislative support agencies. The bill allocates funds across several categories, including regular salaries, extra help for temporary staff, operating expenses, travel, capital improvements, and contingency funds. It also provides appropriations for committee study expenses and the reimbursement of mileage, per diem, and other costs for members of the Arkansas General Assembly. Furthermore, it includes provisions for flexible reclassification of certain positions and authorizes the transfer of appropriation amounts between legislative and constitutional office accounts. An emergency clause is included to ensure the funding takes effect by the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025.