Senate Bill 58, now Act 138, provides funding for the Arkansas Department of Education's Division of Higher Education for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes specific job positions and sets salary limits for staff within the division, including roles for program management, grants administration, and IT support. Additionally, it allocates money to support various student financial aid programs, such as the Arkansas Future Grants and the Arkansas Heroes Scholarship. The legislation also includes operating expenses for the State Board of Private Career Education to cover its administrative costs.
HB 1010 authorizes funding for the Arkansas Department of Corrections' Division of Community Correction for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes a maximum staff count of 912 employees, including community supervision officers and program specialists, and allocates approximately $78.2 million for salaries and state operations. Additional funds totaling about $14.9 million are provided for special revenue operations, such as asset forfeiture, while the legislation also grants the department director flexibility to transfer money between budget categories.
This bill provides an additional $5 million in funding to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for its High-Risk Pregnancy Program and the IDHI Stroke Program. The money is taken from the state's General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund and added to the university's existing budget to ensure these specific health services can continue operating. The legislation declares an emergency to allow the funds to take effect immediately, ensuring that essential medical care for high-risk pregnancies and stroke patients is not disrupted. Once signed into law, the university must follow all standard state financial rules when spending these new dollars.
This bill allocates $506,000 in state funding to the Arkansas Department of Corrections for reentry center grants during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money will support programs that help individuals transitioning from incarceration to community life, with funds drawn from the Division of Community Correction Fund Account. The legislation includes standard state financial compliance requirements and declares an emergency to ensure the funding takes effect on July 1, 2026, regardless of legislative delays.
This bill amends the 2026-2027 state budget to adjust funding and staffing levels for the Arkansas Auditor of State's operations and Unclaimed Property Program. It establishes specific maximum numbers and salary rates for various permanent positions within both the general operations and the unclaimed property divisions, while also authorizing up to three temporary or part-time workers for the latter. The legislation increases the total appropriation for these programs and reallocates funds for unclaimed property claims and administrative expenses to reflect these staffing changes.
This bill provides an additional $2.5 million in funding to the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment's Division of Environmental Quality for used tire recycling and abatement programs. The money will be taken from the state's General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund and is intended to supplement existing funds to ensure the agency can continue its essential services. The legislation includes standard provisions requiring the state to follow existing budget laws and regulations when spending the money. It was passed as an emergency measure, meaning it takes effect immediately upon approval to address what lawmakers describe as insufficient resources for critical environmental operations.
HB 1051 allocates additional funding to the Regulatory Division of the Department of Finance and Administration for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill increases the division's budget by raising specific line items, including a new $5,000 allocation for overtime pay and higher amounts for general operations. These financial adjustments directly impact the division's ability to cover its expenses and compensate its staff during the upcoming fiscal year. The legislation uses an emergency clause to expedite its passage and transmission to the governor for final approval.
This bill provides funding for the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services within the Arkansas Department of Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation adjusts specific budget figures, slightly reducing the total appropriation from $201,782,940 to $201,599,911. These changes directly impact the financial resources available to support individuals with developmental disabilities in the state. The bill has been passed by both legislative chambers and is now awaiting the Governor's signature.
This bill amends the state budget to increase funding for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Specifically, it raises the total appropriation from $572,911 to $672,787 by adjusting several individual line items for salaries and expenses. The changes directly affect the financial resources available to the Lieutenant Governor's office to operate during the upcoming year. Once signed by the Governor, the additional funds will be allocated to cover the increased costs outlined in the amendment.
This bill appropriates state funds to cover the operating expenses and election costs for the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It authorizes specific salary levels for nine permanent staff members, permits up to twenty temporary or part-time workers, and allocates a total of $1,103,617 for regular salaries, extra help, and general operations. Additionally, the legislation provides $6,340,000 from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund and $1,600,000 from the Nonpartisan Filing Fee Fund to pay for election-related expenses. The bill also establishes rules for carrying forward unspent election funds to the next fiscal year and allows for transferring money between funds if the board lacks sufficient resources to perform its duties.
HB 1052 directs the Office of the Treasurer of State to provide an additional $150 million in state funds to counties and municipalities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. This increase raises the total state turnback appropriation from the originally proposed $300 million to $450 million. The bill uses an emergency clause to expedite the process and has been sent to the Governor for approval.
HB 1008 authorizes funding and staffing for the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes a maximum workforce of 112 regular employees and 28 temporary staff to handle state and federal operations, including disaster relief and homeland security grants. It appropriates approximately $4.4 million from state funds for salaries and operating expenses, while allocating over $12.2 million in federal funds for similar purposes plus $10 million specifically for grants. This legislation ensures the agency has the necessary resources and personnel to manage emergency preparedness and response activities.
