HB 1065 Summary

• Appropriates $1,659,690 for Arkansas's contributions to 18 interstate organizations including the Council of State Governments ($175,000), Multi-State Tax Commission ($300,000), and National Conference of State Legislatures ($195,000).

• Appropriates $103,550,000 in miscellaneous transfers for state employee compensation including payroll adjustments ($88,500,000), overtime ($10,000,000), extra help ($3,500,000), and stipends ($550,000).

• Appropriates $1,513,406 for miscellaneous grants and expenses including programs for planning and development ($360,000), Morgan Nick Foundation ($400,000), and various other state initiatives.

• Appropriates $2.1 billion for miscellaneous federal programs and $5.2 billion for American Rescue Plan Act expenses, with requirements for Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee approval before fund transfers.

• Establishes effective date of July 1, 2024, with emergency clause declaring immediate implementation necessary for state agency operations.