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SB 44 Arkansas Senate · 2026 Fiscal Session

AN ACT FOR THE SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

Senate Bill 44 authorizes funding for the Southeast Arkansas College for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly affecting the institution's ability to operate and hire staff. The bill establishes specific maximum numbers of regular employees and sets salary rates for various administrative, academic, and support positions, including roles in leadership, IT, student services, and public safety. By defining these staffing limits and compensation levels, the legislation provides the legal framework for the college to manage its personnel budget for the upcoming year.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes funding and sets salary limits for Southeast Arkansas College, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes funding and sets salary limits for Southeast Arkansas College, directly strengthening higher education operations and staff compensation.95% 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 18 → SB 44 · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill text has been updated from 'Act 18 of the Fiscal Session' to 'SB 44' for the 95th General Assembly's 2026 Fiscal Session. This change reflects a renumbering and rebranding of the legislation rather than a substantive policy shift.
TECHNICAL

The bill's title and session identifier were updated to reflect its new designation as SB 44 for 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
18
Key actions
9
Committee
2
Apr 23, 2026
Signed into law
Notification that SB44 is now Act 18
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned from the House as passed.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned To 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 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Considered in the Committee of the Whole, and recommended do pass.
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

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