HB 1291 Summary

• Establishes maximum of 762 regular employees for Arkansas State Military Department for fiscal year 2011-2012, with specified salary grades ranging from $111,410 for Adjutant General to various grade classifications (C103-C127) for other positions.

• Authorizes 133 temporary or part-time "extra help" employees, paid at rates not exceeding those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

• Appropriates total of $111,315,192 across multiple funding categories including $7,744,522 for general operations, $3,318,177 for Youth Challenge Program, and $20,599,144 for Federal Training Site operations.

• Includes special provisions allowing Youth Challenge Program participants to receive weekly stipends (up to $15), graduation bonuses (up to $2,200), uniforms, and commercial vehicle leases (up to 6 vehicles) for transportation.

• Restricts "extra help" employees at Camp J.T. Robinson and Fort Chaffee to maximum 85% of comparable position salary and 1,800 hours per fiscal year, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.