HB1045

House Bill 1045 is an appropriation act that establishes the budget and staffing authorization for the Arkansas Office of the Commissioner of State Lands for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It sets maximum employee counts and salary rates for 42 regular positions and authorizes 5 additional part-time or temporary positions. The bill allocates a total of $4,396,807 from the State Central Services Fund for regular salaries and general operations. Additionally, it provides over $32 million in appropriation from cash funds to cover costs associated with the administration, sale, and redemption of tax-delinquent lands, as well as reimbursements and refunds. The act also includes smaller appropriations for general capital outlay and submerged land projects. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect by July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption in agency operations.