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SB 106

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriated state funding to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2025-2026, signed into law as Act 898.

Notification that SB106 is now Act 898
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Bill Summary · SB 106

Legislative bill overview

SB 106 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to Arkansas's Department of Agriculture for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill has been signed into law (Act 898) and is now in effect.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills determine how much funding government departments receive and directly affect their operational capacity, staffing, programs, and services. For agriculture, this impacts regulation of farms, food safety, animal health, crop support programs, and rural development initiatives that affect farmers and consumers statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level changes: Whether the allocation increased, decreased, or remained flat compared to the previous year, affecting program availability or staffing
  • Program priorities: How the funds are distributed across different agricultural sectors (commodity support, food safety, animal welfare, conservation) may benefit some interests over others
  • Rural vs. urban focus: Debate over whether funding adequately serves small family farms versus agribusiness operations

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

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