AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 21 allocates funding for the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission's 2024-2025 fiscal year to cover salaries and operating expenses. The bill establishes specific maximum numbers of employees and sets salary rates for various roles, including directors, game wardens, biologists, and IT staff. This legislation directly impacts the commission's ability to hire and retain personnel needed for wildlife management, law enforcement, and public education. Although the bill passed the Senate, it did not receive approval from the House and did not become law.