AR HB1171

Appropriates $36,511 to the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, comprised of $18,977 for regular salaries, $9,305 for personal services matching, and $8,229 for operating expenses.

Authorizes employment of one Dietetics Licensing Board Secretary at Grade C115 salary level for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

Requires the Board to request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General before employing private attorneys, with Attorney General certification required for each special counsel engagement or annually for retainer arrangements.

Mandates compliance with state procurement, accounting, budgetary procedures, revenue stabilization, and salary restriction laws in all fund disbursements.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2015, due to constitutional limitations on multi-year appropriations and the Board's operational needs.