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HB 1085 Arkansas House · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND REAPPROPRIATION.

HB 1085, now Act 108, provides funding to the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind for property maintenance, renovations, and construction projects. The bill appropriates approximately $20.75 million from the Development and Enhancement Fund and $35 million for facility improvements, along with $1.118 million for preserving state-owned lands and historic sites at the campus. These funds must be used strictly for the specified projects and cannot be combined with other maintenance budgets, while all spending must follow state purchasing and budget laws.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates over $55 million to fund essential facility improvements and maintenance for a state school, directly strengthening the budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $20.75M and $35M for facility improvements and maintenance at the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind, directly funding educational infrastructure.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 14, 2026 Signed Apr 27, 2026
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What changed between versions

Act 108 → HB 1085 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from a finalized 'Act' into a draft 'House Bill' for the 2026 session. The effective date was updated to July 1, 2026, and the approval date was removed to reflect the bill's status as pending legislation rather than an enacted law.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged; the text now reflects its status as a proposed bill rather than an enacted statute.
TECHNICAL

The header was changed from 'Act 108' to 'House Bill 1085' to indicate the bill is in draft form for the 95th General Assembly.

The 'APPROVED: 4/27/26' line was deleted because the bill is no longer presented as an enacted law.

TIMELINE

The effective date was updated to July 1, 2026, aligning with the new fiscal session.

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 27, 2026
Signed into law
Notification that HB1085 is now Act 108
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned from the Senate as passed.
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned to the House as Passed.
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read the third time and passed.
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Considered in the Committee of the Whole, and recommended do pass.
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned by the Committee Do Pass
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Filed
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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