AR SB23

Appropriates $236,369 from the Fire Protection Licensing Fund to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board for fiscal year 2019-2020, including $106,188 for regular salaries and $40,607 for personal services matching.

Authorizes a maximum of 3 employees: one Fire Protection Licensing Board Director (Grade GS06), one Fire Protection Licensing Board Inspector/Investigator (Grade GS03), and one Administrative Specialist II (Grade GS03).

Allocates $85,274 for operating expenses, $3,300 for conferences and travel, and $1,000 for professional fees, with $0 designated for capital outlay and data processing.

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement, accounting, budgetary procedures, and fiscal control laws, and directs funds to be used consistent with agency requests and legislative recommendations.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2019, citing the constitutional prohibition on multi-year appropriations and the essential nature of the funds for agency operations.