HB 1065 Summary

• Appropriates $207,045 for the Auctioneers Licensing Board for fiscal year 2012-2013, payable from cash funds defined in Arkansas Code 19-4-801

• Establishes maximum of 1 regular employee (Auctioneer Board Secretary, Grade C118) with salary of $56,273 and authorizes 1 temporary or part-time employee at rates not exceeding the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act

• Allocates funds for regular salaries ($56,273), extra help ($15,780), personal services matching ($16,496), operating expenses ($49,808), conferences and travel ($4,500), professional fees ($13,688), refunds/reimbursements ($500), and claims ($50,000)

• Requires the Board to request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General first; may only employ private counsel if the Attorney General certifies insufficient personnel and consents in writing

• Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2012 to ensure continuity of the Board's operations and requires compliance with state procurement, accounting, and fiscal control laws