AR SB110

Establishes maximum of 108 regular employees for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) for fiscal year 2019-2020, with positions ranging from Director (Grade SE04) to Administrative Specialist III (Grade GS04)

Appropriates $17.9 million from the AEDC Fund Account for state operations including $5.1 million in regular salaries, $1.5 million in operating expenses, and $1.8 million in professional fees

Appropriates $36.3 million from federal funds for Community Assistance (CDBG) program including $27.5 million for grants/aids and $7.6 million for storm and flood recovery grants

Appropriates $200 million for Super Projects, $75 million for Quick Action Closing Fund grants, $30 million for Acceleration Grants & Incentives, and $5 million for law enforcement agency grants

Authorizes various specialized appropriations totaling $12.2 million for Division of Science and Technology programs including seed capital investments, manufacturing extension networks, and EPSCOR research grants