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HB 1114

AN ACT FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates fiscal year 2025-2026 funding to the Commissioner of State Lands with emergency status, immediately increasing the agency's operational capacity.

Notification that HB1114 is now Act 185
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Bill Summary · HB 1114

Legislative bill overview

HB 1114 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to Arkansas's Commissioner of State Lands for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill was passed with an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard delayed effective date. It has been signed into law as Act 185.

Why is this important

State Lands management affects public access to natural resources, conservation efforts, and revenue generation from state-owned property. Appropriations bills determine whether agencies can function and pursue their statutory missions, making funding levels consequential for land management operations and public services.

Potential points of contention

  • The emergency clause adoption bypassed normal legislative processes, limiting debate time and public input on funding decisions
  • Without access to the specific dollar amounts, it's unclear whether funding represents an increase, decrease, or maintains current levels for the agency
  • The bill's scope and any policy conditions attached to the appropriation are not detailed in the legislative record provided

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

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