ArkansasArkansas sets aside funds for Northwest Technical Institute building projects
Beginning July 1, 2026, Northwest Technical Institute may use up to $1,495,343 in specified funds for construction, repairs, and equipment.
What it does
Northwest Technical Institute may use up to $1,495,343 for listed building and equipment projects. The money is limited to available funds and cannot come from its general maintenance and operations budget.
Argument forThe institute could pay for listed building work and equipment without using money set aside for its general maintenance and operations.
Argument againstBecause the money is limited to listed projects and available funds, the institute may have less flexibility to use it for other needs.
More detail
The law provides up to $1,495,343 for Northwest Technical Institute capital projects and improvements. The money is for construction, renovation, major maintenance, equipment, and Industrial Technology Center costs. The money is payable from the Development and Enhancement Fund. Contracts and other obligations cannot exceed State Treasury funds actually available. The institute may add grants, donations, or its available cash income or funds to cover project costs. The institute cannot use money provided for its general maintenance and operations for these projects. State fiscal control laws apply. The appropriations take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 27Notification that HB1084 is now Act 107Became Law
- Apr 23Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.To Governor
- Apr 23TO BE ENROLLED
- Apr 23Returned from the Senate as passed.
- Apr 23Returned to the House as Passed.
- Apr 23EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 23Read the third time and passed.Passed Senate
- Apr 22Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.Minor
- Apr 22Received from the House.
- Apr 22EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 22Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.Passed House
- Apr 21Returned by the Committee Do PassMinor
- Apr 14Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEEMinor
- Apr 14FiledIntroduced
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