HB 1051 Summary

• Appropriates $815,000 to the Auditor of State from the Constitutional Officers Fund for judicial expenses, including $350,000 for special/recalled judges, $400,000 for trial judges expenses, and $65,000 for district judges travel reimbursement for fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Appropriates $368,000 to the Arkansas House of Representatives from the Constitutional Officers Fund for interim expense reimbursements to members for fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Appropriates $200,000 to the Arkansas Senate from the Constitutional Officers Fund for interim expense reimbursements to members for fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Designates the Auditor of State as disbursing officer for judicial funds, the Secretary of the Senate for Senate funds, and the Chief of Staff of the House for House funds, with funds subject to review for compliance with travel guidelines and appropriation purposes.

• Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2023, finding that the Arkansas Constitution limits appropriations to one-year periods and immediate implementation is essential for agency operations.