AR HB1056

Appropriates $208,670 to the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for fiscal year 2015-2016, including regular salaries ($88,969), personal services matching ($31,219), and maintenance and general operations ($88,482).

Authorizes maximum of 2 regular employees: one ASBCE Executive Director (Grade C118) and one Administrative Analyst (Grade C115).

Allocates $10,000 from the Professional Fees line item for contracting independent or private investigators to conduct investigative services regarding consumer complaints.

Requires the agency to first request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General before employing private attorneys, with written certification required for each instance or annually for retainer-based counsel.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2015, stating that constitutional restrictions prohibit appropriations for more than one year and that delayed effectiveness could harm essential governmental operations.