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AR SB70

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joint Budget Committee

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $4,006,729 to the Arkansas State Medical Board for fiscal year 2017-2018, including $1,618,547 for regular salaries and $24,500 for extra help
  • Authorizes maximum of 45 regular employees with specified job classifications and salary grades, plus up to 2 part-time or temporary employees
  • Allocates funds for operating expenses ($1,378,180), conferences and travel ($19,000), professional fees ($177,000), and capital outlay ($191,765)
  • Authorizes Medical Board to expend $25 from each licensed physician's fees annually to 501(c)(3) Arkansas foundations providing identification, treatment, and monitoring for healthcare professionals with substance abuse issues
  • Requires Medical Board to obtain Attorney General approval before employing outside legal counsel, with annual re-advertisement and Arkansas Legislative Council review of compensation

Legislative Description

An Act For The Arkansas State Medical Board Appropriation For The 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.

Last Action

Notification that SB70 is now Act 832

4/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Budget1/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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