AR SB37

Appropriates $1,484,499 from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account for the Arkansas Geological Survey's personal services and operating expenses for fiscal year 2022-2023, including $858,419 for regular salaries and funding for water quality, stream gauging, ground water survey, and mineral exploration programs.

Establishes maximum of 14 regular employees for state operations including 1 State Geologist, 1 Assistant State Geologist, 1 Senior Petroleum Geologist, 5 Geology Supervisors, 4 Professional Geologists, and supporting staff; authorizes up to 16 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees.

Appropriates $49,000 from the Geology Map Resale Revolving Fund for map resale operations and $188,993 in federal funds for the State Geologic Mapping Program with 1 geologist and up to 4 temporary employees.

Appropriates $6,505 for earthquake awareness initiatives, $1,125 for geology museum expenses, and $157,485 for geological research on landslide and sinkhole issues, including 1 professional geologist and up to 1 temporary employee.

Effective July 1, 2022; requires compliance with state procurement, accounting, budgetary procedures, and fiscal control laws in disbursement of all appropriated funds.