SB53
An Act For The Auditor Of State - Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 1, 2026): Re-referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 53 is an appropriation act for the 2026-2027 fiscal year that authorizes funding and personnel limits for Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys under the Office of the Auditor of State. The bill establishes a maximum of 289 regular employees across various deputy prosecutor titles and grades. It provides a total appropriation of $32,942,383, which covers regular salaries, personal services matching, special deputy expense allowances, and licensure expenses. The funding is to be drawn from the State Central Services Fund. The bill mandates compliance with all relevant Arkansas fiscal, accounting, and procurement laws. Additionally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding takes effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption in the provision of essential legal services.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries of this bill are the Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys throughout the state, who will have their salaries, benefits, and operating expenses funded for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Furthermore, the state’s judicial and criminal justice systems benefit by ensuring that these offices remain staffed and operational, facilitating the ongoing prosecution of legal cases and the administration of justice.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups or entities directly and negatively impacted by this bill. As a routine appropriations measure, it allocates existing funds to support current state government operations. However, taxpayers may be considered indirectly affected as the bill authorizes the expenditure of state funds, and other state agencies could be indirectly impacted if the prioritization of this funding limits the resources available for competing state budget requests.
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