AR HB1046

Appropriates $143,548 to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, with funding allocated for regular salaries ($53,209), extra help ($6,000), personal services matching ($17,773), and maintenance and general operations ($66,566).

Establishes one full-time Director position (Grade GS08) and authorizes up to one part-time or temporary employee as extra help, payable at rates not to exceed those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Requires the Board to contract with an outside investigator to perform investigations and inspections of complaints regarding practitioners who endanger public health or violate the practice act and Board regulations.

Takes effect July 1, 2019 with an emergency clause declaring necessity for immediate implementation to ensure proper agency operation, citing the state constitutional prohibition on appropriations exceeding one year.

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