HB1108 Summary

• Establishes maximum of 10 regular employees for the State Board of Pharmacy for fiscal year 2014-2015, including 1 director, 1 assistant director, 3 registered pharmacists, and support staff positions.

• Authorizes up to 4 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

• Appropriates $1,593,884 for cash operations including $778,707 in regular salaries, $217,972 in personal services matching, $465,985 in operating expenses, and $50,000 for an impaired pharmacist program.

• Appropriates $50,000 for transfer to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy for pharmacy student loans for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Requires the State Board of Pharmacy to obtain written approval from the Attorney General before employing private legal counsel and mandates compliance with state procurement, accounting, and budgetary procedures laws.