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HB 1070 Arkansas House · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1070 appropriates funds for Southern Arkansas University's 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly affecting the university's budget and staffing levels. The bill establishes maximum numbers and salary rates for various administrative and operational positions, including roles in education, IT, finance, and student services. By setting these specific limits, the legislation defines the scope of personnel the university can employ and the compensation it can offer during the upcoming fiscal year.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for Southern Arkansas University, directly increasing budget and staffing levels for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for Southern Arkansas University, directly strengthening higher education through budget allocation and staffing support.90% 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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Act 58 → HB 1070 · 1 edit
MINOR
The document has been rebranded from 'Act 58 of the Fiscal Session' to 'House Bill 1070' for the 95th General Assembly, Fiscal Session 2026. This change reflects a procedural update to the bill's title and session information rather than a substantive alteration to the policy content.
Scope change
The scope of the legislation remains unchanged; only the header metadata regarding the bill number and session has been updated.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was changed from 'Act 58' to 'HB 1070', and the session year was updated to 2026.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
9
Committee
2
Apr 22, 2026
Signed into law
Notification that HB1070 is now Act 58
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 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Considered in the Committee of the Whole, and recommended do pass.
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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