HB1003

House Bill 1003 is a budgetary appropriation act designed to fund the operations and staffing of the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help employees allowed for various offices, including the Speaker's office, Chief Clerk, and member services. The bill provides appropriations for salaries, personal service matching, maintenance, general operations, and information technology updates. Additionally, it allocates funding for legislative orientation, per diem, and travel expenses for House members attending select committees. It includes reappropriation clauses for remaining balances from previous fiscal years to ensure continuity of operations. The bill also grants administrative flexibility, allowing the Speaker and Chief of Staff to transfer funds between appropriation items if necessary. Finally, it provides special provisions to exceed standard salary levels for specific positions to aid in the recruitment and retention of qualified staff.