AR SB1

Establishes maximum of 15 regular employees for Arkansas Senate staff for fiscal year 2012-2013, including positions such as Director, Chief Counsel, Public Information Officer, and Fiscal Officer at specified salary grades.

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 $2,664,497 from State Central Services Fund for staff services, including $1,925,388 for regular salaries, $25,000 for extra help, $539,109 for personal services matching, and $175,000 for maintenance and general operations.

Appropriates $15,000 from Constitutional Officers Fund for Senate Orientation program expenses including per diem and mileage for attending members.

Appropriates $700,000 each for computerization and renovations/improvements of Arkansas Senate facilities from State Central Services Fund, and reappropriates remaining balances from prior fiscal year appropriations up to $2,400,000 each from Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund.