SB 27 provides funding for the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding annual salary rates for various administrative, IT, academic, and support positions. Once signed into law, this legislation authorizes the college to hire staff and pay salaries within these specified limits.
This bill authorizes funding for the Arkansas Medicaid Tobacco Settlement Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directing money from the Medicaid Expansion Program Account to the Department of Human Services. The legislation establishes specific job positions and allocates over $145 million for grants to hospitals and medical services, as well as approximately $1.3 million for operational expenses in aging, adult, and behavioral health divisions. Additionally, the act includes provisions ensuring that state funds are not used to replace tobacco settlement money unless explicitly approved by the General Assembly and Governor.
HB 1014 authorizes funding and staffing for the Arkansas Department of Human Services' Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes a maximum workforce of 186 employees, including directors, managers, inspectors, nurses, and administrative staff, while also permitting up to eight temporary or part-time workers as needed. A total of approximately $19.4 million is appropriated to cover salaries, benefits, and operating expenses such as travel, professional fees, and general maintenance. This legislation ensures the division can continue its essential functions, including licensing oversight and quality assurance for healthcare and social services providers, starting on July 1, 2026.
This bill appropriates funds for the Arkansas State Library during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation includes a minor technical amendment that changes a specific code reference from "SPC08" to "SPC05" within the text. Once enacted, the state will allocate the specified budget to support the library's operations. The bill has been signed into law as Act 70.
HB 1073 allocates state funds for the Arkansas Public Service Commission's Utilities and Tax Divisions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill sets the maximum number of regular and temporary employees for each division and authorizes specific budget amounts for salaries, operating expenses, and professional services. This legislation directly affects the commission's ability to fund its staff and daily operations, with a total appropriation of approximately $11.7 million for the Utilities Division and additional funds for the Tax Division.
This House Resolution expresses support for Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River Watershed and calls for good faith negotiations to resolve ongoing environmental disputes. The measure recognizes the economic importance of poultry farming to the state and acknowledges the industry's investments in conservation practices and wastewater treatment. By adopting this resolution, the House affirms its commitment to balancing agricultural viability with environmental protection without creating new laws or regulations.
HB 1058 authorizes funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support four specific units within the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: the Reynolds Center on Aging, the Boozman College of Public Health, the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, and the Area Health Education Center in Helena. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees allowed for each unit and sets specific salary rates for various administrative, academic, and research positions. Once enacted as Act 52, this legislation enables these institutions to hire staff and cover operating expenses within the authorized limits for the upcoming year.
HB 1057 authorizes funding for the North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year by establishing specific salary limits and maximum employee counts for various administrative and operational positions. The bill details compensation ranges for roles including the Chancellor, IT staff, academic officers, and public safety personnel, ensuring the college can hire within these defined financial parameters. Once enacted as Act 51, this legislation sets the budgetary framework for the institution's operations until June 30, 2027.
HB 1038 authorizes funding and staffing for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration's Child Support Enforcement division for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes a maximum workforce of 775 regular employees, including child support specialists, attorneys, and administrative staff, while also permitting up to 15 temporary or part-time positions. A total of approximately $77.9 million is appropriated from the Child Support Enforcement Fund to cover salaries, operating expenses, data processing, and other necessary costs. The legislation includes an emergency clause to ensure the agency can begin operations on July 1, 2026, without delay, and was signed into law as Act 40.
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.
HB 1070 appropriates funds for Southern Arkansas University's 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly affecting the university's budget and staffing levels. The bill establishes maximum numbers and salary rates for various administrative and operational positions, including roles in education, IT, finance, and student services. By setting these specific limits, the legislation defines the scope of personnel the university can employ and the compensation it can offer during the upcoming fiscal year.
This bill authorizes the Arkansas Office of the Treasurer of State to use $42 million from the College Savings and Higher Education Bond Fund to pay off maturing bonds and interest for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, it allocates $43 million from the Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Bond Fund to cover debt service for related state bonds during the same period. The legislation includes a provision allowing funds to be transferred between refund and debt service categories if the Treasurer determines the original allocation is insufficient, and it declares an emergency to ensure the money is available starting July 1, 2026.
