HB1145 Summary

• Appropriates $3,608,249 for Arkansas State Library State Operations, including $1,667,441 for regular salaries for 50 employees and $220,243 for books and subscriptions.

• Appropriates $3,201,207 from federal funds for State Library Federal Operations, including $457,758 for regular salaries and $2,357,700 for operating expenses.

• Appropriates $5,700,000 to provide aid to public libraries from the State Library Public School Fund Account.

• Authorizes a maximum of 50 regular employees and up to 12 temporary/part-time "Extra Help" employees (7 for state operations, 5 for federal operations).

• Allows unexpended balances for Books and Subscriptions to carry forward to the next fiscal year with prior approval from the Department of Finance and Administration and Legislative Council/Joint Budget Committee; effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.