Arkansas authorizes $721,554 for its Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board

The law authorizes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board to spend up to $721,554 from the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fund. The budget includes $341,608 for regular salaries, $126,546 for employee-related costs, $153,300 for operating expenses, $50,000 for major purchases, and $30,000 for grants and aid. Spending cannot exceed either the authorized amounts or the money legally available. The board must follow state purchasing, budgeting, payroll, and other financial rules. The law took effect July 1, 2026. This spending authorization covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

The law allows the board to employ up to six regular employees and one temporary or part-time employee. The regular positions are one board director, one fiscal support supervisor or expert, three inspectors, and one administrative specialist. The temporary or part-time employee may work when needed, using the $8,300 authorized for that purpose. Temporary pay cannot exceed the applicable limits in state pay law or this act. These staffing limits apply to the 2026–2027 fiscal year.