ArkansasLaw sets aside remaining state funds for Arkansas college projects
Starting July 1, 2026, named Arkansas colleges receive appropriations for listed projects, with spending limited to state funds actually available.
What it does
The law sets aside remaining project funds for named Arkansas colleges, for work such as construction, repairs, technology, and equipment.
Argument forColleges may be able to continue listed building, repair, technology, and equipment projects with remaining funds set aside for them.
Argument againstProjects could be delayed or limited if the state treasury does not have enough money available to cover their costs.
More detail
The law appropriates remaining funds for listed projects at the named institutions. Sections 1 through 24 name Arkansas higher education institutions and specific projects, including building work, maintenance, technology, and equipment. Institutions may add grants, donations, or available cash to state funds to cover a project's full cost. They may not take on costs beyond state funds actually available, and must follow state spending and purchasing rules. 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 HB1096 is now Act 116Became 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 22Considered in the Committee of the Whole, and recommended do pass.
- Apr 22RULES SUSPENDED
- 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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