Transportation (Roads & Highways)

HB 1020 authorizes funding for the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, specifically covering salaries and operating expenses. The bill establishes specific job titles, the maximum number of employees for each role, and the corresponding annual salary limits for the department. It also designates that certain positions are exempt from the state's Uniform Classification and Compensation Act while remaining subject to other salary procedures. Once enacted, this legislation will allow the Arkansas State Highway Commission to hire and pay staff within these defined financial constraints.