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HB 1029 Arkansas House · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - CITY-COUNTY TOURIST MEETING AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill appropriates $887,908 from the City-County Tourist Facilities Aid Fund to the Office of the Treasurer of State for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated to make payments for debt service and operating expenses related to publicly owned tourist meeting and entertainment facilities across Arkansas cities and counties. The legislation requires that all disbursements comply with existing state laws regarding procurement, budgeting, and financial controls. An emergency clause is included to ensure the funds become effective on July 1, 2026, to prevent harm to essential governmental programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds to support debt service and operations for public tourist facilities, directly advancing state budget allocations for essential services.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Signed Apr 22, 2026
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What changed between versions

Act 36 → HB 1029 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill transitioned from a finalized 'Act' to a new 'House Bill' for the 2026 session, removing the Governor's approval date and resetting the effective date to July 1, 2026. This indicates the legislation is in its drafting or reintroduction phase rather than being enacted law.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on the 95th General Assembly, but its status changed from an approved act to a pending legislative proposal.
TECHNICAL

Removed the Governor's approval date and the 'Act 36' designation, indicating the bill is no longer in effect as law.

Added blank lines and updated the header to reflect 'House Bill 1029' for the 2026 Fiscal Session.

TIMELINE

The effective date was adjusted to July 1, 2026, aligning with the new session's timeline.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
8
Committee
1
Apr 22, 2026
Signed into law
Notification that HB1029 is now Act 36
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned from the Senate as passed.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned to the House as Passed.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read the third time and passed.
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned by the Committee Do Pass
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Filed
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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