Arkansas sets 2026–27 staffing limits and funds licensing boards

The law sets maximum regular staffing levels and sets aside money for board and commission payroll and operating costs. These provisions cover the Department of Labor and Licensing boards and commissions named in the act, including public accountancy, appraisers, athletic regulation, and professional licensing. Spending is limited to the amounts appropriated and money made available by law. State fiscal control rules apply. The staffing limits and appropriations apply for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The act took effect July 1, 2026.

The law sets aside money for selected grants, recovery claims, and bail bond payments. The appropriations include construction and education grants, real estate damage claims, automotive technology education grants, and payments tied to bail bonds. Each amount is limited to its stated purpose and funding source. Bail bond reimbursements cover security deposits and unpaid judgments of companies that go out of business. These appropriations apply for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.