AR SB35

Establishes maximum of 3 regular employees for the Office of Lieutenant Governor with annual salaries of $95,000 (Chief of Staff/Legal Counsel), $70,000 (Communications/Policy Director), and $40,000 (Executive Assistant/Scheduler)

Appropriates $336,394 total from State Central Services Fund for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, including $205,000 for regular salaries, $62,395 for personal services matching, $52,304 for operating expenses, and $16,695 for conferences and travel

Authorizes the Office of Lieutenant Governor to transfer appropriations between line items with approval from the Chief Fiscal Officer and prior review by the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other applicable fiscal control laws

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2019 to ensure continuous operation of the agency during the fiscal year