ArkansasBill would direct $110,000 to Special Olympics competition grant
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the proposed act would direct $110,000 toward Special Olympics athletes’ participation in a national competition.
What it does
The proposed act would provide $110,000 for a Special Olympics grant to help athletes take part in the national competition.
Argument forThe grant could help Special Olympics athletes take part in the national competition during the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
Argument againstMoving $110,000 from the state reserve fund could leave less money available there for other state needs.
More detail
The proposed act would provide $110,000 for a grant to Special Olympics. The grant would support athletes taking part in the national Special Olympics competition. The money would come from a state cash fund identified by the Chief Fiscal Officer. When the act took effect, the Chief Fiscal Officer would transfer $110,000 from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund into that cash fund. The money would be for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The transfer would occur when the act took effect, which the bill sets as July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.Died
- Apr 15Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEEMinor
- Apr 15FiledIntroduced
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