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HB 1076 Arkansas House · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FORT SMITH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill allocates state funding and establishes staffing limits for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It sets the maximum number of regular employees and defines specific salary rates for various administrative, academic, and support positions. The legislation covers leadership roles, such as the Chancellor and Deans, as well as technical and operational staff. This act serves as the official budget authorization for the university during the specified period.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding for a public university, directly addressing government spending and appropriations. It increases funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding and salary rates for University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, directly supporting higher education operations and staffing.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 63 → HB 1076 · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill has been renumbered from Act 63 to HB 1076 and updated to the 2026 Fiscal Session. The changes are primarily administrative, reflecting the bill's transition from a previous session to the current legislative cycle.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability.
TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title and session information to reflect the 95th General Assembly and Fiscal Session 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 HB1076 is now Act 63
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

No sponsor information available.