AR SB54

Establishes a maximum of 12 regular employees for the Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator, including positions for a Prosecutor Coordinator, Deputy Prosecutor Coordinator, three Attorney Specialists, and supporting administrative staff.

Appropriates $1,143,405 from the State Central Services Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, including $768,442 for regular salaries, $237,684 for personal services matching, $132,587 for operating expenses, and $4,692 for conferences and travel.

Appropriates an additional $70,660 from the Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Drug Enforcement Training Fund for Law Enforcement and Prosecutorial Programs.

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and regulations from the Department of Finance and Administration.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2020, citing the state constitution's one-year appropriations limit and the essential need for continued agency operations.