HB 1153 Summary

• Appropriates $117.8 million total to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for fiscal year 2015-2016 across 19 separate appropriation categories and funding sources

• Establishes maximum of 93 regular employees and 8 temporary/part-time employees with salary ranges from $111,640 for Executive Director to various grade-level positions

• Allocates $90 million for Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Program project disbursements, $6.1 million for soil and water grants/loans, and $6 million for water/sewer/solid waste grants and aid

• Authorizes carry-forward of unexpended funds for Water Quality Plan Implementation and Water Quality Technician appropriations subject to written justification and legislative reporting requirements

• Takes effect July 1, 2015 with emergency clause to ensure continuity of agency operations