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signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1029: AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - CITY-COUNTY TOURIST MEETING AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill appropriates $887,908 from the City-County Tourist Facilities Aid Fund to the Office of the Treasurer of State for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated to make payments for debt service and operating expenses related to publicly owned tourist meeting and entertainment facilities across Arkansas cities and counties. The legislation requires that all disbursements comply with existing state laws regarding procurement, budgeting, and financial controls. An emergency clause is included to ensure the funds become effective on July 1, 2026, to prevent harm to essential governmental programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds to support debt service and operations for public tourist facilities, directly advancing state budget allocations for essential services.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1072: AN ACT FOR THE PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1072 appropriates funds for the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes specific maximum employee counts and salary rates for various administrative, IT, and operational positions within the college. By setting these limits, the legislation defines the authorized budget for personnel and operating expenses for the upcoming year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for Phillips Community College, directly increasing budget for public education and operational expenses.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for Phillips Community College, directly funding higher education operations and personnel.90% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1079: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1079 authorizes $1 million for the Arkansas Department of Corrections to purchase and operate technology designed to detect and stop illegal wireless devices in prisons. The funds will be used to implement systems that monitor and mitigate contraband activity within correctional facilities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This legislation includes standard requirements to follow state procurement and budget laws when spending the money.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M to fund essential prison security technology, directly advancing the state budget for public safety.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds technology to detect contraband, enhancing prison security and reducing illegal device use within correctional facilities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds technology to detect illegal devices, enhancing prison security and cybersecurity.85% confidence
Dwight Tosh (R) Dave Wallace (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1031: AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1031 appropriates $26.4 million in state funds to cover the salaries and operating expenses of the Arkansas Office of Attorney General for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes the hiring of up to 164 regular employees across various roles, including deputy attorneys general, investigators, and administrative staff, with specific salary caps for each position. A separate portion of the funding, totaling $1.07 million, is designated specifically for the Medicaid Fraud Division to support its state and federal operations. Additionally, the legislation permits the office to hire temporary or part-time workers as needed to handle extra workloads. Once enacted, this act provides the necessary financial resources to maintain the office's daily functions and legal enforcement activities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $26.4M to fund the Office of Attorney General, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $1.07M specifically to the Medicaid Fraud Division, which protects healthcare funding and integrity.65% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1044: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1044 authorizes funding for the Arkansas Court of Appeals for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, making it an operational budget bill rather than a policy change. The legislation sets the maximum number of full-time and temporary staff positions, including roles such as attorneys, clerks, and administrative assistants, totaling up to 49 regular employees. It appropriates approximately $6.6 million from the State Central Services Fund to cover salaries, operating expenses, legal counsel fees, and other necessary court costs. Once enacted as Act 45, the funds must be spent in compliance with existing state financial laws and budget procedures.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $6.6M to fund the Arkansas Court of Appeals, directly advancing the budget topic by increasing government spending for essential judicial services.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1047: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1047 appropriates state funds to cover the operating expenses and salaries for the Arkansas Northeastern College during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation establishes specific maximum numbers of regular employees and sets salary rates for various administrative, academic, IT, and support positions within the college. Once enacted as Act 48, this bill authorizes the college to hire staff up to the defined limits and pay them the listed wages for the upcoming year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to cover operating expenses and salaries for Arkansas Northeastern College, directly funding essential public education services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funds to cover operating expenses and salaries for Arkansas Northeastern College, directly funding higher education.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1019: AN ACT FOR THE COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1019 establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding salary rates for Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill directly affects the college by authorizing funding for positions across administrative, IT, academic, and public safety departments, with specific caps on staff counts and annual pay limits for each role. By setting these numerical and financial boundaries, the legislation ensures the college operates within the state's approved budget for that year. Once enacted as Act 30, the bill provides the legal framework for hiring and compensation at the institution.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds and sets salary caps for college staff, directly advancing state budget allocation for public education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides funding and sets salary caps for college employees, directly supporting higher education operations and staffing.85% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1021: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - MID-SOUTH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1021 provides funding for the Arkansas State University - Mid-South for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding annual salary rates for various administrative, academic, and support positions. Once enacted, the legislation sets the budgetary limits for staffing and compensation at the university for the specified period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides funding and sets budgetary limits for Arkansas State University-Mid-South, directly advancing the topic of state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides direct funding and sets salary limits for Arkansas State University - Mid-South, supporting higher education.90% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1026: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - MOUNTAIN HOME APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1026 authorizes funding for the Arkansas State University - Mountain Home for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover salaries and operating expenses. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding salary rates across various departments, including administration, information technology, student services, and facilities. Once enacted as Act 33, this legislation sets the budgetary framework for the university's operations for the upcoming year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding for university salaries and operations, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly authorizes funding and sets salary rates for Arkansas State University, directly supporting higher education operations.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1067: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - ARKANSAS BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1067 provides funding for the Arkansas State University - Arkansas Biosciences Institute for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes the hiring of up to 43 employees and allocates $5,643,838 for salaries, operating expenses, and capital outlays. Funds are drawn from the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund, with restrictions on using state money to replace those funds if they expire. The legislation also allows the institute to transfer money between budget categories with oversight from state officials.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $5.6M in funding for a state university institute, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides direct funding and authorizes hiring for Arkansas State University, strengthening higher education infrastructure and resources.90% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1003: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - STAFF APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1003 authorizes funding for the Arkansas House of Representatives staff for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, covering salaries, operations, and technology expenses. The bill establishes specific employee positions and budgets for the House staff, member services, and information technology departments, totaling approximately $2.29 million. It also allocates $50,000 to support members attending legislative orientation and briefing meetings before sessions begin. This legislation provides the necessary financial resources to maintain the daily operations and administrative functions of the state legislature.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes funding for House staff, operations, and technology, directly advancing the state budget topic.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding for technology expenses and IT departments, indicating support for technology operations.60% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1049: AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This law allocates $25,000 each to city and county animal rescue shelters in Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds come from the Animal Rescue and Shelter Trust Fund and can be used for staffing, construction, maintenance, and daily operations of government-owned shelters. The bill requires that all spending follows state rules on procurement and budgeting. It takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is now an official state act.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $25,000 to animal rescue shelters, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence
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