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SB 35 Arkansas Senate · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - POST-PRISON TRANSFER BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill authorizes funding for the Arkansas Department of Corrections' Post-Prison Transfer Board for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates approximately $2.47 million to cover salaries for 21 staff members, including a board chair, hearing officers, and administrative support, as well as general operating expenses like travel and maintenance. The legislation ensures the board can continue its work in managing post-release transfers and related services without interruption. It also declares an emergency to guarantee the funds are available starting July 1, 2026, to prevent harm to essential government operations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $2.47M to fund essential corrections services, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds the Post-Prison Transfer Board, which manages post-release transfers and services, directly supporting corrections and reentry efforts.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 14 → SB 35 · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was converted from a previously approved 'Act 14' into a new 'Senate Bill 35' for the 2026 Fiscal Session. The effective date was updated to July 1, 2026, and the approval line was removed to reflect the bill's status as a draft rather than an enacted law.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged as the substantive policy content was not altered; only the legislative status and formatting were updated.
TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Act 14' title and approval date, indicating the bill is no longer an enacted act but a new Senate Bill.

TIMELINE

Updated the effective date to July 1, 2026, aligning with the new Fiscal Session.

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 SB35 is now Act 14
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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