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died · Arkansas · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 1014: TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION BEFORE PURCHASING OR LEASING LAND OR A BUILDING OR BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION.

This bill authorizes the introduction of legislation requiring digital asset miners and mining businesses in Arkansas to notify state and local officials before acquiring land or starting construction for mining facilities. The proposed law would mandate that these businesses file a written notice with the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the relevant local government at least six months prior to purchasing, leasing, or beginning work on a site. This notification requirement is designed to give authorities advance warning of potential new mining operations, though the bill itself is currently a procedural resolution that did not advance out of committee.
Ron McNair (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1024: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill appropriates $10.9 million for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to fund the Division of Heritage within Arkansas's Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. The legislation authorizes the hiring of up to 104 regular employees and 11 temporary staff members to support operations such as museum coordination, biological research, and archaeological work. Funds are allocated for salaries, shared services, and general operating expenses including maintenance, travel, and professional fees. Once enacted as Act 124, the bill provides the necessary budget for these specific personnel and operational costs during the upcoming fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $10.9M to fund heritage operations, hiring staff, and covering essential expenses, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 23: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill appropriates funding for the Division of Youth Services within the Arkansas Department of Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly affects the state agency responsible for youth services by authorizing a specific budget amount of $6,074,027 for that period. The legislation includes minor numerical adjustments to line items in the budget document to correct figures from a previous version. Once enacted as Act 133, these changes finalize the financial allocation for the agency's operations during the upcoming year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $6M for youth services, directly funding essential public programs.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1041: AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1041, now Act 125, establishes the staffing levels and salary rates for the Secretary of State's office for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This legislation directly affects the department by setting maximum employee counts and annual pay for 187 specific positions, ranging from senior leadership roles like the Chief Deputy at $160,067 to entry-level staff such as Mail Clerks at $45,000. Additionally, the bill authorizes a total appropriation of $25,699,646 for these regular salaries, an increase from the previous budgeted amount. The law provides the financial framework to fund the department's operations but does not alter the core functions or duties of the office.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $25.7M to fund Secretary of State salaries and staffing, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 10: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill provides state funding for the Arkansas Department of Commerce's Division of Workforce Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates $10 million specifically for unemployment insurance modernization and an additional $2.5 million for adult education programs. The legislation also includes transitional authority to help the state plan and coordinate the consolidation of vocational rehabilitation services while ensuring federal compliance and uninterrupted service delivery.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $10M for unemployment insurance modernization and $2.5M for adult education, directly funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds unemployment insurance modernization and adult education, strengthening workforce services and worker benefits.85% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 30: AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill, now enacted as Act 134, authorizes funding for the Arkansas Office of the Governor for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It establishes the maximum number of regular and temporary employees allowed within the office and allocates approximately $6.5 million for their salaries and general operating expenses. Additionally, the legislation provides a separate $500,000 appropriation specifically for the Governor to issue emergency proclamations during public crises. The act also includes standard provisions allowing the transfer of funds between budget line items and requiring compliance with existing state financial laws.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $6.5M for the Governor's office and $500k for emergency proclamations, directly funding government operations.90% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 55: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill appropriates funds for the Arkansas Supreme Court for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It specifically adjusts the budget line item for the Supreme Court Police Chief by changing the grade classification from LES05 to a lower level and updating the associated budget code. The legislation also corrects a line number in the budget document from 51 to 52. Once signed into law, this act becomes Act 137 and provides the necessary financial resources to support the court's operations for the upcoming year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for the Arkansas Supreme Court, directly funding essential government operations and personnel.90% confidence
died · Arkansas · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 1046: TO RECOGNIZE THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY GOLDEN SUNS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE GREAT AMERICAN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP.

HR 1046 is a House resolution that formally recognizes the Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns women's cross country team for winning the Great American Conference Championship in October 2025. The bill lists the specific team members, coaches, and individual academic and athletic honors earned by the athletes during the season. It directs the Chief Clerk of the House to present a copy of the resolution to the team's head coach as a gesture of appreciation. This measure is a commemorative action and does not create any new laws or change existing policies.
Matt Duffield (R) · 4 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1102: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $400,000 state funding to upgrade Veterans Wall of Honor, directly strengthening fiscal support for public services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides $400k grant to upgrade Veterans Wall of Honor, directly supporting veteran recognition and services.95% confidence
Mindy McAlindon (R) Jim Dotson (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 76: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2M for county extension office capital improvements, directly funding a public service program.90% confidence
Jonathan Dismang (R) Jeremiah Moore (R)
died · Arkansas · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 1012: TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REGULATE THE IMPACT ON WATER USAGE AND THE ELECTRICAL GRID BY BLOCKCHAIN NETWORKS AND DIGITAL ASSET MINING.

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.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes regulatory restrictions on digital asset mining and blockchain networks, limiting their operations based on water and grid impact.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates monitoring of water usage and grid impact, allowing shutdowns of operations that deplete critical groundwater, directly protecting natural resources.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts blockchain and digital asset mining operations by imposing water and grid usage regulations, limiting their expansion.75% confidence
Ron McNair (R)
died · Arkansas · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 1008: TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

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.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill imposes stricter eligibility and performance thresholds on a state education funding program, effectively restricting access to public funds for private school families.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill modifies a program providing state funds to private school and homeschooled students, expanding educational access and funding options.85% confidence
Jim Wooten (R)
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