SB346

This bill provides the official state appropriations for the Arkansas Senate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes the maximum number of authorized staff positions and sets salary grades for Senate employees. The legislation appropriates funds for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. Additionally, it authorizes funding for specific projects, including Senate member orientation, the continuation of legislative process computerization, and the renovation and improvement of Senate facilities. The act also includes provisions for reappropriating unspent funds from previous fiscal years for general Senate expenses. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations take effect by July 1, 2025, to maintain the continuous operation of the Senate.