HB1038

House Bill 1038 is a budgetary appropriation act that establishes the funding and staffing levels for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration - Child Support Enforcement for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill authorizes a maximum of 775 regular employees across various positions, including administrative, legal, technical, and support staff. It further authorizes 15 temporary or part-time 'extra help' positions, providing an exemption from standard hour limitations for these roles. The legislation appropriates a total of $77,949,301 from the Child Support Enforcement Fund to cover regular salaries, personal services matching, and general operating expenses. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for maintaining compliance with state fiscal and procurement laws. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect by the start of the fiscal year.