HB1232

House Bill 1232 acts as the annual appropriation bill for the Arkansas Department of the Military for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular full-time employees at 458 and authorizes up to 127 temporary or part-time employees. It specifies salary grades for a wide variety of roles, ranging from administrative and executive positions to technical, security, maintenance, and firefighting staff. The legislation allocates funding for general operations, including personal services, operating expenses, and professional fees. Additionally, it provides specific appropriations for emergency military call-ups and court-martial expenses. A dedicated portion of the budget is set aside for the operation of the National Guard Museum. This bill serves to define the financial and human resource parameters necessary for the Department of the Military to carry out its functions during the 2025-2026 fiscal cycle.