AR SB3

Appropriates $572,202 from the State Central Services Fund to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for fiscal year 2024-2025, including $379,600 for regular salaries and $129,064 for personal services matching.

Establishes a maximum of 5 employees: Chief of Staff/Legal Counsel ($104,500), 2 Lt. Gov. Security Officers ($75,000 each), Communications/Policy Director ($77,000), and Executive Assistant/Scheduler ($44,000).

Allocates $52,304 for operating expenses, $11,234 for conferences and travel, and $0 for professional fees, capital outlay, and data processing.

Requires all disbursements comply with State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other applicable fiscal control laws.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2024, stating the appropriation is essential for agency operations and delay could harm governmental programs.