AR SB31

Appropriates $416,467 to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for fiscal year 2019-2020, including $191,119 for regular salaries and $56,419 for personal services matching.

Establishes maximum of 3 regular employees: Executive Director (Grade GS10), Investigator (Grade GS07), and Administrative Analyst (Grade GS06).

Allocates operating expenses including $114,637 for operational expenses, $7,166 for conferences and travel, and $42,126 for professional fees.

Requires the agency to request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General before employing outside legal counsel, with Attorney General approval and annual re-advertisement of legal services contracts.

Declares emergency effective date of July 1, 2019 to ensure uninterrupted operation of the agency.