SB132 Summary

• Appropriates $89,842,807 from the Game Protection Fund for the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission's personal services and operating expenses for fiscal year 2013-2014.

• Establishes a maximum of 612 regular employees with specified salary grades and classifications, ranging from the AGFC Director at $131,415 to entry-level positions.

• Authorizes 185 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at rates not exceeding 85% of comparable position salaries, limited to 1,800 hours per fiscal year.

• Appropriates $10,079,624 from gas lease revenues for capital projects, land acquisition, conservation easements, and $100,000 for Conservation Partners Program Grants addressing statewide hunger needs.

• Adds Arkansas Code § 15-41-119 requiring the Commission to report annually on lawsuits and use damage awards to benefit the property that was the subject of litigation.