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signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 80: AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 80 allocates $226,250 from the Constitutional Officers Fund to cover operating expenses for the Office of the Governor during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It specifically authorizes the Governor to employ one Lead Legislative Liaison and nine Legislative Liaisons, who will receive daily allowances ($250 for the lead, $200 for others) during the legislative session but serve without salary. This bill provides funding for existing liaison roles to support communication between the Governor and the Arkansas General Assembly, directly affecting the Governor's Office staff. The appropriation is limited to the 2024-2025 fiscal year and requires compliance with state budget and procurement laws.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $226,250 for Governor's legislative liaison operations, funding existing government communication functions within state budget framework.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 105: AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT BATESVILLE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 105 authorizes funding for the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically allocating maximum salaries for 22 designated staff positions. The bill sets salary ranges for roles including the Chancellor ($208,138 max), IT staff, academic administrators, and support personnel, covering personnel costs and operations. This appropriation directly affects the college's budget and its ability to maintain existing staffing levels under the specified salary limits. As a funding measure, it does not create new policies but ensures financial resources for ongoing operations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for college staffing and operations, directly advancing public education budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly authorizes funding for staff salaries at a community college, maintaining operations and staffing levels under specified budget constraints, directly supporting higher education funding.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 13: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CIVIL ACTIONS BROUGHT BY CERTAIN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE; AND TO ALLOW A CLAIM TO BE BROUGHT FOR INJURY CAUSED BY CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AT ANY TIME IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

SB 13 removes time limits for adult victims to file civil lawsuits related to childhood sexual abuse under specific conditions. It allows claims to be filed at any time if the victim was under 18 during the abuse, the abuse constituted a criminal sex offense (even without criminal charges), and the claim would otherwise be barred by statute of limitations. The law applies retroactively to past cases and expires December 31, 2026. It specifically affects victims of child sexual abuse, not other types of civil claims.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse, advancing victim access to justice and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence
Jimmy Gazaway (R) Dave Wallace (R)
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 197: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION.

This bill reallocates unused funds from previous appropriations to the Arkansas Department of Education's Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). It directs $629,613 for computer science initiatives (from Act 81 of 2024) and $5 million for maintenance, renovations, and operations of four Capitol Complex buildings owned by DESE. These funds will be used to supplement state treasury allocations for specific, previously authorized purposes without creating new programs. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on redirecting unspent balances rather than establishing new policies.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $629,613 specifically for computer science initiatives (per Act 81 of 2024), directly funding technology education within K-12 programs.85% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 192: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION.

SB 192 redirects $233,629 in unspent funds from a previous appropriation to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission for juvenile resentencing cases. Specifically, it allocates money to address expenses related to resentencing juveniles previously sentenced to mandatory life without parole. The funds come from the Development and Enhancement Fund and become available effective July 1, 2025. This bill does not create new funding or policy changes but reallocates existing balances to support a specific existing program.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRedirects funds for juvenile resentencing of mandatory life without parole cases, aligning with criminal justice reform to correct past sentencing practices.90% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 19: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 19 appropriates $719,340 from the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fund to cover the 2025-2026 fiscal year operations of the Department of Energy and Environment's Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. The funding supports salaries for six permanent staff (including a Director and inspectors), operating expenses, travel, and equipment. This bill directly affects the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board's ability to carry out its regulatory duties, such as inspections and enforcement, under existing state law. It is a routine budget measure with no new policy provisions.
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 113: AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - NEWPORT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 113 allocates $208,138 for the Chancellor and establishes salary rates for 120 specific staff positions at Arkansas State University-Newport for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directly affects ASU-Newport's operations by funding administrative, IT, academic, and support roles, including positions like IT specialists, academic deans, and public safety staff. The bill specifies maximum employee counts and exact salary ranges for each role, such as $156,658 for a Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. This is a routine budget appropriation, not a policy change, and became law as Act 68 on February 17, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $208,138 for ASU-Newport staff salaries, directly funding university operations within state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $208,138 for staff positions at Arkansas State University-Newport, directly funding higher education operations and personnel as specified in the summary.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 43: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 43 allocates $3.83 million in state funds for Arkansas' Department of Finance and Administration - Assessment Coordination Division to cover salaries, operations, and training programs during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It specifically provides $15.75 million for real property reappraisal costs paid to counties and contractors, and funds 33 full-time state employees in roles like property assessment coordinators and attorneys. The bill supports county assessors through a $325,000 education program and operational expenses for the division. This is a routine budget measure for existing state operations, not a new policy change.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.83M for state operations and $15.75M for county reappraisal, directly funding budget management and tax assessment processes per fiscal needs.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 196: AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION.

SB 196 reallocates unused funds from previous appropriations to Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech University, and Henderson State University for specific campus projects. It directs $25 million for Arkansas State's general construction and maintenance, $2 million for an Art District, and $1.47 million for Arkansas Tech's Brown Building renovation, among other allocations. The bill specifies exact dollar amounts for deferred maintenance, equipment replacement, technology upgrades, and facility repairs across all three institutions. These funds are drawn from previously authorized budgets (Act 108 of 2024 and Act 24 of 2024) and become effective July 1, 2025. The bill was passed by the legislature and signed into law as Act 79 on February 17, 2025.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $25M+ for university infrastructure upgrades including construction, maintenance, and tech, directly funding higher education facilities per bill specifics.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 27: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 27 allocates $211,174 in state funding for the Arkansas Minority Health Commission during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill specifies funding for three key positions: a Director, a Health Program Specialist, and a Media Specialist, covering their salaries and operational costs like travel and office expenses. This appropriation directly supports the Commission’s existing operations to address health disparities in minority communities. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on funding allocation without creating new policies or regulations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $211k for minority health program funding, directly increasing public service appropriations without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $211,174 for Arkansas Minority Health Commission staff and operations to address health disparities in minority communities, directly funding public health initiatives.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 198: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF REAPPROPRIATION.

SB 198 reassigns unused capital improvement funds from previous appropriations to the Arkansas School for the Blind and Arkansas School for the Deaf. It allocates $15 million to each school for facility maintenance, renovation, and repairs, effective July 1, 2025. The bill allows schools to supplement state funds with grants, donations, or unobligated cash but prohibits using regular maintenance budgets for these projects.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $15M per school for facility maintenance/repairs, directly funding educational infrastructure at specialized schools.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 21: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - POST-PRISON TRANSFER BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 21 allocates $2.47 million in state funds for the Department of Corrections' Post-Prison Transfer Board to cover salaries and operations during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill establishes maximum staffing levels for 21 positions, including Parole Board Members, Revocation Hearing Judges, and administrative roles, to support the board's work in managing post-prison transitions for Arkansas inmates.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.47M for Corrections' Post-Prison Transfer Board operations, directly funding a state program under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Post-Prison Transfer Board to support inmate reintegration, reducing recidivism through structured transitions and staffing for parole/revocation processes.95% confidence
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