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signed · Arkansas · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1058: AN ACT FOR THE UAMS - REYNOLDS CENTER ON AGING, BOOZMAN COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ARK. BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE, & THE AREA HEALTH ED. CENTER IN HELENA APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes funding and sets salary rates for specific university units, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly authorizes funding for public health colleges, aging research centers, and biosciences institutes, directly strengthening healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Appropriations Public Health