AR SB44

Appropriates $2,434,967 to the Department of Corrections - Parole Board from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account for fiscal year 2023-2024, comprising $1,649,637 for regular salaries, $540,619 for personal services matching, and $244,711 for maintenance and general operations.

Authorizes a maximum of 22 employees for the Parole Board, including 1 Chairman, 6 Board Members, 3 Revocation Hearing Judges, 2 Investigators, and 10 administrative and support staff positions.

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, salary restrictions, and regulations from the Department of Finance and Administration.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2023, stating that the Arkansas Constitution prohibits appropriations exceeding one year and that delayed effectiveness would harm proper agency operations and essential governmental programs.