AR HB1128

Appropriates $208,795 to the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for fiscal year 2016-2017, including $89,069 for regular salaries, $31,244 for personal services matching, and $63,236 for operating expenses.

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

Allocates $10,000 from Professional Fees for contracting independent or private investigators to handle consumer complaints regarding chiropractic practice.

Amends Arkansas Code § 17-81-304 to require applicants to submit $150 application fee plus $50 orientation fee, and file applications at least 45 days before the next board meeting.

Amends Arkansas Code § 17-81-305 to add National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part IV requirements and repeals § 17-81-306 examination requirements.