HB1175

House Bill 1175 is an appropriations bill that provides funding for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism—Division of Heritage for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The legislation establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help personnel authorized for the department, detailing salary grades and specific job titles. It allocates funds for various operational needs, including personal services, matching benefits, and general maintenance. The bill specifies appropriations from multiple sources, including shared services accounts, state operations funds, and Amendment 75 conservation tax accounts. These funds are designated for salary expenses, operating costs, grants, aid for heritage programs, and facility construction. The bill essentially sets the budgetary and staffing framework required for the division to fulfill its administrative and programmatic functions for the upcoming fiscal year.