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HB 1096 Arkansas House · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION.

HB 1096 authorizes the transfer of previously approved funds to four Arkansas State University campuses and one community college for use starting July 1, 2026. The bill allocates money for specific projects such as building renovations, technology upgrades, critical maintenance, and equipment repairs. These funds come from the Development and Enhancement Fund and are intended to support ongoing infrastructure and operational needs at the affected institutions.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funds for infrastructure, technology, and maintenance at higher education institutions, directly strengthening educational resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds for technology upgrades and equipment repairs at universities, directly advancing the topic.75% 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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Act 116 → HB 1096 · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill text has been renumbered and formatted to reflect a transition from 'Act 116' to 'HB 1096' for the 95th General Assembly Fiscal Session of 2026. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements, are present in this excerpt.
TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to change the bill title from 'Act 116' to 'HB 1096' and adjusted the session year 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 27, 2026
Signed into law
Notification that HB1096 is now Act 116
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

No sponsor information available.