HB 1025 allocates state funds for the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes specific salary rates and maximum employee counts for various administrative, academic, and support positions, including roles in IT, student affairs, and public safety. This legislation directly affects the college's budget and staffing levels by setting the financial parameters for hiring and paying employees during the upcoming year.
HB 1042 authorizes funding for the Arkansas Legislative Audit of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes a budget of approximately $50 million to cover salaries for 296 regular employees, temporary staff, and various operating expenses like travel and professional fees. Once signed into law as Act 43, these funds will be used to maintain the agency's ability to conduct audits and support its administrative functions.
HB 1039 authorizes funding for the National Park College in Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes specific salary rates and maximum employee counts for various administrative and operational positions, including roles in IT, finance, student services, and academic leadership. Once enacted, this legislation sets the budgetary framework for the college's personnel expenses for that year.
HB 1012 authorizes funding for the Arkansas State Claims Commission for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover its operating expenses and employee salaries. The bill allocates approximately $764,000 for staff wages and operational costs, including up to 10 regular employees such as a director and commissioners. Additionally, it provides a $2.25 million appropriation to pay claims awarded to the surviving spouses and dependent children of state employees killed in the line of duty, as well as to settle smaller controversial and non-controversial claims. The legislation also includes an $8,000 allocation for the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel and establishes compliance requirements for all fund disbursements.
This bill, enacted as Act 53, provides funding for the Arkansas Department of Education's Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It authorizes the hiring of up to 32 regular employees and five temporary staff members to manage school facilities and transportation operations. The legislation appropriates approximately $3.07 million for salaries and operational expenses, while allocating over $215 million in grants for academic facilities and catastrophic repairs. Additionally, the act grants the department authority to transfer specific loan program funds and allows for limited budget adjustments to ensure efficient use of resources.
HB 1071 authorizes funding for Henderson State University for the 2026-2027 fiscal year by setting specific salary limits and maximum employee counts for various administrative and operational roles. The bill directly affects the university's staffing structure by defining positions such as the Chancellor, IT staff, counselors, and public safety officers, along with their corresponding annual salary caps. This legislation ensures the institution has the necessary financial resources and personnel guidelines to operate during the specified period.
HB 1063 authorizes funding for the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System and the State Police Retirement System for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular and temporary employees, sets salary limits, and appropriates over $142 million for operational expenses, including salaries, benefits, and professional fees. Additionally, it allocates $725 million for direct benefit payments to retirees and $30 million for State Police Retirement System operations. Once signed into law, this act ensures the retirement systems have the necessary resources to manage their finances and pay benefits to eligible individuals.
HB 1028 provides funding for the Arkansas Department of Commerce's State Bank and Securities Departments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes specific employee positions and authorizes a total of $14,768,700 for the Bank Department and $4,486,527 for the Securities Department to cover salaries, operating expenses, and other costs. These funds will support the agencies' regulatory functions, including oversight of banks and securities, as well as administrative and technical operations.
This bill allocates state funding and establishes staffing limits for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It sets the maximum number of regular employees and defines specific salary rates for various administrative, academic, and support positions. The legislation covers leadership roles, such as the Chancellor and Deans, as well as technical and operational staff. This act serves as the official budget authorization for the university during the specified period.
HB 1032 authorizes funding for the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, specifically covering salaries and operating expenses. The legislation establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding annual salary rates across various administrative, IT, and public safety roles. By setting these specific limits, the bill defines the authorized workforce size and compensation levels for the college during the upcoming year. Once enacted, this act becomes law and is transmitted to the Governor for signature.
HB 1046 provides funding for the Arkansas Waterways Commission within the Department of Commerce for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes approximately $335,324 to cover salaries for three key staff members and general operating expenses, while also allocating $5 million for waterway development grants and $2 million for Arkansas River Navigation System improvements. These funds are intended to support the commission's operations, port development projects, and river transportation resources in compliance with state budget laws.
This bill provides funding for the Arkansas Governor's Mansion Commission for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover staff salaries, operating expenses, and maintenance of the mansion and grounds. The legislation authorizes the hiring of nine regular employees, including an administrator, chef, and horticulturalist, as well as up to four temporary or part-time workers. A total of $1,500,250 is allocated for personal services and operations, while an additional $500,000 is set aside for the upkeep of the mansion, Grand Hall, and surrounding grounds. The funds must be used in strict compliance with state procurement and budgetary laws, and the act includes an emergency clause to ensure the agency can begin operations on July 1, 2026.
