AR SB175

Establishes 14 maximum regular employees for the Arkansas Senate for fiscal year 2021-2022, including positions such as Director of Senate, Chief Counsel, Fiscal Officer, and Constituent Services Manager.

Appropriates $2,738,787 from the State Central Services Fund for Senate staff services, including $1,963,896 for regular salaries, $50,000 for extra help, $549,891 for personal service matching, and $175,000 for maintenance and general operations.

Appropriates $15,000 from the Constitutional Officers Fund for Senate Orientation expenses including per diem and mileage for members attending the orientation program.

Appropriates $700,000 each from the State Central Services Fund for computerization expenses and for construction, improvements, renovations, and equipment of Senate facilities.

Allows the Senate to reappropriate unused balances up to $3,500,000 each from the Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund for general operating expenses of the Arkansas Senate.