AR HB1057

Appropriates $74,774 to the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, including regular salaries ($36,059), extra help ($3,000), personal services matching ($12,065), and maintenance and general operations ($23,650)

Establishes one full-time Business Operations Specialist position (Grade C116) and authorizes up to one temporary or part-time employee as needed

Requires the Board to request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General's Office first; the Board may only employ private legal counsel if the Attorney General certifies insufficient personnel and provides written consent

Mandates compliance with state procurement laws, budgeting procedures, salary restrictions, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations in disbursement of appropriated funds

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2012, citing the constitutional prohibition on multi-year appropriations and the need for uninterrupted agency operations