AR HB1039

Appropriates $1,727,970 for the State Board of Pharmacy's personal services and operating expenses for fiscal year 2016-2017, including $868,778 for regular salaries and $249,087 for personal services matching.

Establishes a maximum of 11 regular employees for the board, including a director, assistant director, 3 registered pharmacists, general counsel, chief fiscal officer, and administrative staff.

Authorizes up to 4 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees with a budget of $16,000 for the fiscal year.

Appropriates $50,000 to be transferred to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy for student loans to pharmacy students.

Includes $50,000 for the Impaired Pharmacist Program and $29,120 for conference and travel expenses.