SB29
An Act For The Office Of The Lieutenant Governor Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 1, 2026): Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 29 is a routine appropriations bill for the Arkansas Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees for the office, set at five, and outlines the maximum annual salary rates for each position. It authorizes a total appropriation of $572,911 from the State Central Services Fund to cover regular salaries, personal services matching, and general operating expenses. The act includes standard legislative language requiring compliance with state fiscal control and procurement laws. Additionally, it specifies that the funds must be used in accordance with the intent stated in official legislative budget documentation. The bill contains an emergency clause, ensuring the appropriation takes effect on July 1, 2026, to allow for the continuous operation of the agency.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the employees of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, who receive authorized salary funding, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor itself, which receives the necessary financial resources to carry out its constitutional and administrative duties for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups or entities negatively impacted by this bill. As a routine appropriations measure, it functions as a standard administrative necessity for the continued operation of a government office; however, one could argue that taxpayers bear the burden of funding these operations through the State Central Services Fund.
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