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AR SB12

Bill

Status

Passed

3/8/2022

Primary Sponsor

Joint Budget Committee

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2022 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $135,222,887 from the Game Protection Fund for the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission for fiscal year 2022-2023, covering personal services, operating expenses, and capital outlays
  • Establishes maximum of 634 regular employees with salary ranges from $39,155 to $152,638 annually, plus authorization for 185 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees
  • Allocates $39,586,383 for regular salaries, $1,312,500 for extra help, $12,957,482 for personal services matching, and $1,000,000 for uniform allowance
  • Provides additional appropriations of $4,000,000 from gas lease revenues, $150,000 for conservation partners program grants, and $13,250,000 for Black River Wildlife Management Area restoration expenses
  • Authorizes law enforcement positions (Colonel, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal, Wildlife Officer) to exceed maximum salary rates by up to 20% to recruit and retain qualified officers
  • Effective July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

An Act For The Arkansas State Game And Fish Commission Appropriation For The 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.

Last Action

Notification that SB12 is now Act 205

3/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Budget2/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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