AR HB1038

Appropriates $275,215 to the State Board of Barber Examiners for fiscal year 2019-2020, including $158,757 for regular salaries, $10,802 for extra help, and $56,956 for personal services matching.

Authorizes a maximum of 4 regular employees and 1 temporary or part-time employee, with positions including a secretary (GS07), administrative specialists (GS04 and GS02), and an inspector (GS03).

Allocates $45,150 for operating expenses and $3,550 for conferences and travel, with $0 appropriated for professional fees, capital outlay, and data processing.

Prohibits the State Board of Barber Examiners from denying new barber college applications based on geographic proximity to existing barber colleges, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and other applicable fiscal control laws and Department of Finance and Administration regulations.