HB1098

House Bill 1098 is a budget appropriation act for the Arkansas State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill authorizes a maximum of 594 regular employees and 20 extra-help positions, establishing their salary ranges. It appropriates a total of $77,816,439 from federal funds for personal services, operating expenses, professional fees, and other related costs. Additionally, the bill includes special language allowing the agency director to request up to 250 additional full-time positions if necessary to meet federal requirements, subject to legislative oversight. It requires strict compliance with state fiscal control and procurement laws. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025.