AR SB35

Appropriates $164,393 in cash funds to the State Board of Optometry for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, comprising regular salaries ($73,426), personal services matching ($23,301), operating expenses ($28,654), and professional fees ($39,012)

Establishes maximum of 2 regular employees: one Board of Optometry Executive Director (Grade C115) and one Fiscal Support Specialist (Grade C112)

Requires the agency to request legal services from the Attorney General before employing outside attorneys, with Attorney General certification required for any outside legal counsel and prior approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee for compensation amounts

Mandates compliance with State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other fiscal control laws in disbursement of funds

Declares emergency effective date of July 1, 2012, to ensure uninterrupted agency operations for the fiscal year