AR HB1073

Establishes maximum of 49 regular employees for Arkansas Court of Appeals for fiscal year 2012-2013, including positions such as Chief Staff Attorney, Staff Attorneys, Law Clerks, and administrative staff.

Authorizes up to 2 temporary or part-time employees ("Extra Help") at rates not to exceed those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Appropriates $4,227,091 from the State Central Services Fund for the court's operations, including $2,789,452 for regular salaries, $803,466 for personal services matching, and $260,000 for legal counsel.

Allocates $60,000 for mileage reimbursement limited to judges with official residences outside Pulaski County, reimbursed at state travel rates for necessary travel to court, not exceeding three round trips per week.

Declares emergency effective date of July 1, 2012, citing constitutional prohibition on multi-year appropriations and necessity for immediate agency operations.