HB1201

House Bill 1201 is an appropriations bill for the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The legislation establishes the maximum number of regular employees permitted for the department and sets the maximum annual salary rates for each position. It outlines a comprehensive list of staff, ranging from the department director and chief engineers to specialized roles in administration, engineering, highway police, and environmental management. The bill stipulates that salaries must be determined by the Arkansas State Highway Commission within the established legislative limitations. Additionally, it grants the department specific authority to manage salary expenditures, including the ability to pay salaries for the June 2025–July 2025 period from the fiscal year 2026 appropriation. The bill explicitly states that these positions are exempt from the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.