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SB 53

AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

The act increases the appropriation for deputy prosecuting attorneys under the Auditor of State for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, boosting funding and line-item totals.

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Bill Summary · SB 53

Summary of SB 53 (Session 2026F, Arkansas)

Title

AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

Purpose and Intent

The bill provides appropriations related to deputy prosecuting attorneys within the Office of the Auditor of State for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It designates funding to support deputy prosecutors associated with the Auditor of State, outlining the total funding and specific line-item adjustments.

Key Provisions and Changes (as amended)

  • The amendment (Amendment No. 1) makes the following numerical adjustments to the appropriation:

    • Page 2, line 15: increase from 4,800 to 5,170
    • Page 2, line 16: increase from 40,600 to 61,500
    • Page 2, line 17: increase from $32,942,383 to $32,963,653

  • Summary of financial impact (as amended):

    • Overall funding for the Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys program is adjusted upward by the specified amounts, resulting in a higher total appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year than originally introduced.
    • The exact line-item reallocations indicate a increase in personnel-related or related operating amounts (the amendment specifies numeric changes but does not provide a narrative description of each category). The net effect is an uplift in the appropriation to support deputy prosecuting attorneys.

Affected Entities and Scope

  • Primary Entity: Auditor of State (Arkansas)
  • Program Area: Deputy prosecuting attorneys associated with the Auditor of State
  • Fiscal Year Coverage: 2026-2027

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Filed: April 1, 2026
  • Initial readings and referrals occurred in early April 2026, with the bill referred to the Joint Budget Committee.
  • Amendment No. 1 was proposed and adopted on April 15, 2026, resulting in adjusted appropriation figures.
  • The amendment was reported as correctly engrossed and re-referred to the Joint Budget Committee after adoption.
  • The bill, after amendment, may proceed for further consideration, potential floor action, and passage as part of the fiscal session process.

Practical Impact

  • The amendment increases the appropriation for deputy prosecuting attorneys tied to the Auditor of State, enabling greater staffing or enhanced compensation/operational support for those positions (exact allocation by line item is specified in the amended figures).
  • The changes are within the context of the Auditor of State’s budget and are intended to support the functions of deputy prosecuting attorneys likely related to investigations, prosecutions, or related legal activities conducted by the Auditor’s office.

Note

  • The summary reflects the amended numbers and the bill’s stated purpose. If enacted, the Act would become part of the state’s appropriation laws for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Readers should refer to the final enacted text for precise line-item details and any related statutory changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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