AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1146 is an appropriation bill that allocates $26.4 million for the Arkansas Attorney General's Office operations during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It funds regular salaries for 164 staff positions (including attorneys, investigators, and administrative roles), up to 10 temporary "Extra Help" employees, and operating expenses like travel and equipment. The bill also separately allocates $1.07 million for the Medicaid Fraud Division's state and federal operations. This funding directly supports the Attorney General's office in handling legal matters, investigations, and administrative functions across Arkansas. The bill passed both chambers and became Act 296 on March 12, 2025.