Without a budget in place, county staff have been without pay so far this year, and the county has not paid any vendors. Sanders said she expects the legislation to pass early next week.

The proposed bill would require Jefferson County to revert to the previous year's budget to end a shutdown that's lasted since the beginning of January.

Arkansas State Police (ASP) dispatchers have stepped in to support Jefferson County's emergency services as the county continues to struggle to pass a budget.