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AR SB64

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joint Budget Committee

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $7,015,471 from the Educational Television Fund Account for State Operations, including $4,080,787 for regular salaries and $1,445,387 for operating expenses

  • Appropriates $11,095,044 from cash funds for Cash Operations, including $1,309,409 for regular salaries, $6,665,555 for operating expenses, and $1,500,000 for capital outlay

  • Authorizes a maximum of 93 regular employees for Arkansas PBS, ranging from director-level positions to administrative specialists

  • Permits up to 5 temporary/part-time "Extra Help" employees for State Operations and 46 for Cash Operations, with project-related positions exempt from hour limitations

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025 under emergency clause, with approval date of April 10, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Education - Educational Television Division Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

Last Action

Notification that SB64 is now Act 532

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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