SB13

Senate Bill 13 is a fiscal act that provides funding and appropriation authority for the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill outlines the maximum number of regular employees for the agency, which is set at six full-time positions, including administrative, legal, and investigative staff. It specifies the allocation of $804,239 for operational needs, including regular salaries, personal services matching, maintenance and general operations, and investigator expenses. The bill mandates strict compliance with state fiscal and procurement laws. Additionally, it contains an emergency clause, declaring that the act will take effect on July 1, 2026, to ensure the continued operation of the commission.