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HB 1061 Arkansas House · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - DIVISION OF LABOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1061 allocates state funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, specifically for its Shared Services and Division of Labor units. The bill establishes maximum staffing levels and salary rates for various positions, including administrative staff, legal counsel, inspectors, and investigators, while also authorizing temporary or part-time "extra help" when needed. A total of $3,853,152 is appropriated for Shared Services to cover salaries, benefits, and operating expenses, and an additional $2,691,381 is provided for the Division of Labor's state operations. These funds will support the department's core functions, such as industrial safety oversight, worker training, and legal support, without changing the underlying laws or regulations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $3.85M to fund state labor services, aligning with the indicator to increase funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates funding and establishes staffing levels for the Division of Labor, directly supporting labor administration and enforcement.90% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Signed Apr 22, 2026
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What changed between versions

Act 54 → HB 1061 · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from Act 54 to HB 1061 for the 2026 fiscal session. The primary substantive change involves a correction to the job classification for the Labor & Licensing Division Director, which was downgraded from Grade SPC05 to Grade SGS07, while other positions saw minor formatting adjustments. The appropriation table was also slightly reformatted, though the funding amounts and fiscal year remain unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the Department of Labor and Licensing remains the same, but the specific grade level for the Labor & Licensing Division Director position was reduced.
REQUIREMENT

The job grade for the Labor & Licensing Division Director was changed from SPC05 to SGS07, indicating a reduction in the position's classification level.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the job classification list and the appropriation table, including spacing changes in the fiscal year column.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
8
Committee
1
Apr 22, 2026
Signed into law
Notification that HB1061 is now Act 54
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned from the Senate as passed.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned to the House as Passed.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read the third time and passed.
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned by the Committee Do Pass
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Filed
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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