HB 1102 proposes a $400,000 state grant to the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the Veterans Council of NW Arkansas. The funds are designated specifically for the construction, renovation, upgrade, and expansion of the Veterans Wall of Honor in Bella Vista, Arkansas. The bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the money is available starting July 1, 2026, and outlines standard state financial rules for spending. Although the legislation was introduced in April 2026, it did not advance beyond the House Budget Committee before the session ended.
This bill allocates $2 million from the state treasury to fund matching grants for county extension offices in Arkansas. The money is designated for capital improvements and is administered by the Department of Finance and Administration, with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture managing the distribution. The legislation includes standard provisions requiring compliance with state procurement and budget laws, and it declares an emergency to ensure the funds take effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill authorizes the introduction of legislation to regulate how blockchain networks and digital asset mining operations affect water supplies and the electrical grid in Arkansas. It would require the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to monitor water usage by these industries and allow them to shut down operations that excessively deplete critical groundwater. Additionally, it would task the Arkansas Public Service Commission with monitoring the impact on the electric grid and permitting utilities to cut power to mining sites that threaten grid reliability. The proposed rules implementing these measures must be finalized and filed with the Secretary of State by January 1, 2027.
This bill authorizes the introduction of legislation to modify the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, which provides state funds to students enrolled in private schools or homeschooled. The proposed changes would adjust the annual funding amount for participating students, set a minimum performance threshold for receiving disbursements, and establish stricter eligibility rules based on academic achievement. Specifically, students who fail to meet a minimum test score would lose their account eligibility, and those currently enrolled in or previously attending private schools would be barred from receiving new accounts. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for determining eligibility and requires that assessments be administered at educational service cooperatives, with exemptions available for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
This bill authorizes the introduction of legislation to change how Arkansas regulates digital asset mining. It removes the current exemption that allows individuals and businesses mining cryptocurrency at home to operate without a money transmitter license. Under the proposed changes, anyone engaged in home or commercial digital asset mining would be required to obtain a license by September 1, 2026. The bill is currently a procedural resolution that died in committee and does not become law.
HB 1020 authorizes funding for the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, specifically covering salaries and operating expenses. The bill establishes specific job titles, the maximum number of employees for each role, and the corresponding annual salary limits for the department. It also designates that certain positions are exempt from the state's Uniform Classification and Compensation Act while remaining subject to other salary procedures. Once enacted, this legislation will allow the Arkansas State Highway Commission to hire and pay staff within these defined financial constraints.
This bill authorizes the introduction of a new law to create the Equal Distribution County Turnback Fund, which would provide additional money to Arkansas counties. The fund would be financed by directing the first $150 million of certain state tax revenues each year into this specific account. Once the fund reaches a balance of $150 million, the state treasurer would distribute $2 million to every county in the state. Counties receiving these funds must use 90% of the money for infrastructure projects like roads and water systems, while the remaining 10% must support fire departments, law enforcement, or community projects. The bill also includes an emergency clause to allow the law to take effect quickly, though it has not yet been enacted as it died in committee.
Senate Bill 20, now Act 132, provides funding and staffing levels for the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Medical Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes a maximum of 91 regular employees and up to 10 temporary workers to support operations, including oversight of health programs, claims review, and nursing care. It appropriates approximately $12.8 million for salaries and operational expenses, while allocating over $10.4 billion specifically for grants related to hospital services, prescription drugs, and various nursing home care programs. Additionally, the act sets aside $4.5 million to cover costs associated with closing long-term care facilities and relocating residents.
This House resolution in Arkansas authorizes a legislator to introduce a bill that would regulate certain residential properties owned by business entities, such as corporations or limited liability companies. The proposed law would require these entities to clearly disclose that buyers are purchasing an ownership interest in the company rather than direct title to the home, and it would prohibit the entities from restricting how owners transfer their interests or charging fees for those transfers. Additionally, the bill mandates that any disputes be settled in state or federal courts and ensures that owners cannot be discriminated against based on the protections of the federal Fair Housing Act. The legislation also includes specific enforcement powers for the Attorney General and excludes properties owned by religious organizations or nonprofit groups from these new rules.
HB 1101 proposes to allocate $9.5 million from the Public School Fund to the Arkansas Department of Education for math curriculum grants under the R.I.S.E. Arkansas program. These funds are intended for local school districts and special programs to support mathematics education during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill includes standard provisions requiring compliance with state procurement and budget laws, as well as an emergency clause to ensure funding is available starting July 1, 2026. Although the legislation was introduced to address immediate educational funding needs, it ultimately did not pass before the legislative session ended.
This bill provides funding for the Department of Corrections for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It amends the budget document to add the phrase "Inmate Care and Custody" to several sections related to correctional services. Additionally, the bill maintains a restriction that prevents money from being transferred to or from the County Jail Reimbursement Fund. Once signed into law, this act will establish the financial framework for the state's correctional operations for the upcoming year.
This bill appropriates state and federal funds to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, specifically targeting food and nutrition programs. It authorizes spending for salaries, operating expenses, and grants related to child nutrition initiatives, including school food services and aid to local school districts. The legislation also adds new budget line items for various administrative and support roles within the department. Once enacted, these funds will be used to maintain and expand services for programs like the Child Nutrition Program and commodity distribution.
