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SB 34 Arkansas Senate · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - ARKANSAS SENTENCING COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill authorizes funding for the Arkansas Sentencing Commission, a unit within the Department of Corrections, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates $475,757 to cover salaries for three specific staff positions and various operating expenses such as travel, conferences, and professional fees. The legislation also sets the maximum number of regular employees allowed for the commission at three and requires all spending to follow state laws regarding procurement and budget procedures. Once signed into law, the funds become available on July 1, 2026, to support the commission's daily operations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific funding for the Arkansas Sentencing Commission, directly advancing the budget topic by authorizing appropriations for salaries and operations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding and staffing for the Arkansas Sentencing Commission, strengthening oversight and administration within the criminal justice system.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Signed Apr 23, 2026
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What changed between versions

Act 13 → SB 34 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill text was updated to reflect a change in its official title from 'Act 13' to 'SB 34', indicating a renumbering or re-introduction of the legislation. The effective date for the law remains July 1, 2026. The approval date was removed from the header, likely because the bill is currently in draft or pending status rather than being signed into law.
TECHNICAL

The previous designation 'Act 13 of the Fiscal Session' was removed from the header.

The new designation 'SENATE BILL 34' and the session year '2026' were added to the header.

The approval date '4/22/26' was removed from the document.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
9
Committee
2
Apr 23, 2026
Signed into law
Notification that SB34 is now Act 13
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned from the House as passed.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned To Senate as Passed.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Considered in the Committee of the Whole, and recommended do pass.
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read the third time and passed.
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Filed
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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