AR SB293

Establishes maximum of 15 regular employees for the Arkansas Senate for fiscal year 2019-2020, with positions ranging from Director of the Senate (Grade SE04) to Properties Officer (Grade GS09).

Appropriates $2,713,787 from the State Central Services Fund for staff services, including $1,963,896 for regular salaries, $25,000 for extra help, $549,891 for personal service matching, and $175,000 for maintenance and general operations.

Appropriates $15,000 from the Constitutional Officers Fund for Senate Orientation expenses including per diem and mileage for members attending orientation prior to legislative sessions.

Reappropriates unspent balances of $3,500,000 each from the Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund for necessary expenses of the Arkansas Senate.

Appropriates $700,000 each from the State Central Services Fund for computerization expenses and for construction, improvements, renovations and equipping of Senate facilities.