HB 1073 Summary

• Appropriates $1,672,300,000 to the Arkansas Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2018-2019, including $196,000,000 for regular salaries, $66,000,000 for personal services matching, and $950,000,000 for capital outlay.

• Establishes maximum number of 4,712 regular employees and salary levels ranging from $31,559 (Level I) to $219,013 (Director of Highway & Transportation), with the Arkansas Highway Commission authorized to determine individual salaries within these limits.

• Appropriates funds for multiple programs including State Aid Roads ($34,000,000), Arkansas Public Transit Trust Fund ($5,000,000), Four-Lane Highway Construction Bond Account ($650,000,000), and Arkansas State Highway Employees' Retirement System ($300,000,000).

• Authorizes transfer of funds between salary and maintenance/general operation line items upon review by the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee and notification to the Director of Finance and Administration.

• Effective July 1, 2018, and all disbursements must comply with state procurement law, accounting procedures, and other applicable fiscal control laws.