SB81

Senate Bill 81 is an appropriation bill for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help personnel, authorizing up to 726 regular employees and 807 part-time/temporary positions. It outlines various appropriations for state operations, including maintenance, tourism promotion, conservation tax operations, and grants. Funding is sourced from several accounts, including the Parks and Tourism Fund, the Tourism Development Trust Fund, and the Conservation Tax. Specific allocations are provided for capital construction, special maintenance, advertising, and outdoor recreation programs. The legislation serves as a budgetary mechanism to authorize spending for the department's administrative and operational functions.