SB 106 Summary

• Appropriates $2,076,554 from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account for the Arkansas Geological Survey's personal services and operating expenses for fiscal year 2011-2012, including $1,330,111 for regular salaries and $12,000 for extra help.

• Authorizes a maximum of 27 regular employees and 19 temporary/part-time employees for state operations, with positions ranging from State Geologist ($94,828 annually) to Administrative Specialist I.

• Appropriates $1,058,128 in federal funds for the State Geologic Mapping Program, including $80,383 in regular salaries for 2 employees and up to 3 temporary/part-time workers.

• Appropriates $100,000 from the Geology Map Resale Revolving Fund for map resale operations, $36,000 from a State Farm Grant for earthquake awareness programs, and $9,025 for Geology Museum expenses.

• Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2011 to ensure continuous agency operations and requires compliance with state procurement, accounting, budgeting, and fiscal control laws.