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SB 18 Arkansas Senate · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill authorizes funding for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board within Arkansas's Department of Energy and Environment for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates $721,554 to cover salaries for up to six permanent staff members, temporary workers, and various operational expenses like maintenance and travel. The funds are drawn from the existing Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fund and must be spent in accordance with state budget and procurement laws.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes funding for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, increasing financial resources for state operations.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides funding for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board to support operational expenses and staff, directly advancing energy infrastructure and utility management.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Signed Apr 23, 2026
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What changed between versions

Act 8 → SB 18 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from Act 8 to Senate Bill 18 for the 2026 Fiscal Session. The effective date was updated to July 1, 2026. The most significant change is the removal of the 'APPROVED' stamp and date from the text, indicating the bill is currently in draft or committee stage and not yet enacted into law.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged as the substantive text of the bill is identical between the two versions.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was changed from 'Act 8' to 'SB 18' to reflect its current status as a Senate Bill rather than an enacted Act.

The 'APPROVED: 4/22/26' signature line was removed, indicating the bill has not yet been signed by the Governor.

TIMELINE

The effective date was updated to July 1, 2026, aligning with the start of the 2026 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
8
Committee
1
Apr 23, 2026
Signed into law
Notification that SB18 is now Act 8
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned from the House as passed.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned to the Senate as passed.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read the third time and passed.
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Filed
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.