ArkansasArkansas law funds judicial conduct commission for 2026–27
Starting July 1, 2026, the Arkansas commission has $804,239 for staff, investigator expenses, and other operating costs through June 30, 2027.
What it does
The law sets aside $804,239 for the commission's staff, investigator expenses, and other operating costs for the 2026–27 fiscal year, under state spending rules.
The law lists up to six regular employee positions for the commission, including a director, attorney, investigator, and support staff.
Argument forFunding staff and investigator expenses could help the commission carry out its work during the year.
Argument againstA fixed budget could leave the commission less room to cover unexpected expenses during the year.
More detail
The law sets aside $804,239 for the commission's staff and operating costs. The money supports the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission's staff and operating expenses. The money comes from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account and must follow state spending rules. The funding is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
The law lists a maximum of six regular employees for the commission. The positions include a director, attorney, investigator, and administrative, fiscal, and legal support staff. The staffing limit applies during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Notification that SB13 is now Act 66Became Law
- Apr 21DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.To Governor
- Apr 21Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
- Apr 21ORDERED ENROLLED
- Apr 21Returned from the House as passed.
- Apr 21Returned to the Senate as passed.
- Apr 21EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 21Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.Passed House
- Apr 15Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the CALENDAR.Minor
- Apr 15RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
- Apr 15Ordered Immediately transmitted to the House.
- Apr 15EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 15Read the third time and passed.Passed Senate
- Apr 14Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do PassMinor
- Apr 8Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEEMinor
- Apr 1FiledIntroduced
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