AR SB76

Appropriates $1,650,897 from the Targeted State Needs Program Account to the Department of Health - Arkansas Minority Health Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

Establishes a maximum of 5 regular employees including an Accountant II, Grants Coordinator, Health Program Specialist I, Human Resources Analyst, and Fiscal Support Analyst.

Breaks down appropriations into: Regular Salaries ($215,631), Personal Services Matching ($74,924), Operating Expenses ($531,788), Conferences & Travel ($20,000), Professional Fees ($250,000), and Screening/Monitoring/Treating/Outreach & Advertising ($558,554).

Requires prior approval from the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee for any transfers of funds between budget classifications or promotional items appropriations.

Includes restrictions on fund transfers under Arkansas Code 19-4-522 and clarifies that Tobacco Settlement-funded positions may not be continued if settlement funds become insufficient unless separately appropriated.