SB33 Summary

• Appropriates $498,364 from cash funds to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for fiscal year 2015-2016, including $172,486 for regular salaries and $51,949 for personal services matching.

• Establishes maximum of 3 regular employees: Executive Director (Grade C123), Investigator (Grade C117), and Administrative Analyst (Grade C115).

• Allocates funds for operating expenses ($214,637), conferences and travel ($7,166), professional fees ($42,126), and refunds/reimbursements ($10,000).

• Requires Board to request legal services from Attorney General before hiring outside counsel, with Attorney General approval and Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee review of compensation.

• Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, with emergency clause declaring immediate effectiveness essential to agency operations.