AR SB55

Appropriates $7,663,128 from the State Central Services Fund for Arkansas Supreme Court operations, including $4,689,830 for regular salaries, $1,483,556 for personal services matching, and $300,000 for records maintenance technology

Authorizes a maximum of 51 regular employees for court operations, including 14 law clerks, 5 police officers, and positions for clerks, attorneys, and administrative staff

Appropriates $5,731,614 from cash funds for the Supreme Court Bar of Arkansas, covering the Office of Professional Conduct, Office of Professional Programs, and Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program

Authorizes 25 regular employees and 5 extra help positions for Bar of Arkansas operations, including directors, staff attorneys, and administrative personnel

Contains an emergency clause making the act effective July 1, 2025 to ensure continuous agency operation for fiscal year 2025-2026