SB 65 Summary

• Establishes maximum of 108 regular employees for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for fiscal year 2018-2019, with specified job classifications and salary grades ranging from SE04 (Director) to GS04 (Administrative Specialist)

• Authorizes additional temporary/part-time "Extra Help" employees: 6 for general operations, 2 for Division of Science and Technology, and 1 for Rural Services Division

• Appropriates $16.7 billion total across multiple funds including $4.2 million for regular salaries, $1.7 million for professional fees, and substantial amounts for industry training ($1.7 million), economic infrastructure grants ($1 million), and various development programs

• Provides major funding for specialized initiatives including $200 million for Super Projects, $75 million for Quick Action Closing Fund, $30 million for Technology Acceleration Program, and multiple divisions (Science and Technology, Rural Services) with separate appropriations

• Includes 27 special provisions authorizing fund transfers, carry-forward balances, grant administration procedures, and operational flexibilities contingent on Chief Fiscal Officer and Legislative Council approval