Arkansas sets spending limits for Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

The law allows the commission to spend up to $383,978 for staff and operations. The money comes from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account. Limits include $245,831 for salaries, $88,147 for related employer costs, and $50,000 for operating expenses. Spending cannot exceed the authorized amounts or the money available under law. The commission must follow applicable state purchasing, budgeting, and payroll rules. The law took effect July 1, 2026. This spending authority and regular staff limit apply to the budget year ending June 30, 2027.

The law allows up to $91,123 in cash-fund spending and up to four temporary or part-time workers when needed. The commission’s cash fund is held in the State Treasury. It covers temporary staff, related employer costs, and operating expenses, including travel and professional services. Spending cannot exceed the authorized amounts or legally available cash-fund money, and it must follow applicable state financial rules. Temporary and part-time workers’ pay cannot exceed the applicable state pay limits. This spending authority and temporary staff limit apply from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.