SB127 Summary

• Appropriates $206,811 from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account for the Arkansas Minority Health Commission's personal services and operating expenses for fiscal year 2014-2015, including regular salaries of $152,356 and personal services matching of $52,726.

• Authorizes a maximum of 3 employees: a Director (Grade N903), Health Program Specialist I (Grade C117), and Media Specialist (Grade C116).

• Appropriates an additional $65,000 from the state cash fund for personal services and operating expenses during the same fiscal year.

• Requires the Chief Fiscal Officer to establish a special Promotional Items appropriation account, with any transfers from operating expenses requiring prior approval by the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.

• Declares an emergency clause making the act effective July 1, 2014, and requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement, accounting, budgetary procedures, and fiscal control laws.