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SB 6

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

Funds (state and federal) support the Arkansas Division of Aeronautics for operations and airport grants totaling about 28.5 million for July 2026–June 2027.

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Bill Summary · SB 6

Summary of SB 6 (Session 2026F, Arkansas)

Purpose of the Bill

  • SB 6 provides an appropriation for the Arkansas Department of Commerce, Division of Aeronautics, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
  • The act covers personal services, operating expenses, and grants to cities, counties, and other eligible applicants, as well as federal airport grant funding and related expenses.

Key Provisions and Changes

Section 1 – Regular Salaries (Personnel)

  • Establishes the maximum number of regular employees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year:
    • Director of Aeronautics (1) – Salary Grade SPC08
    • Professional Engineer (1) – Grade SPC05
    • Commerce Program Supervisor/Expert (1) – Grade SGS08
    • Executive Assistant (2) – Grade SGS07
    • Commerce Program Coordinator (1) – Grade SGS07
  • Total maximum regular employees: 6

Section 2 – Appropriation – Operations (Divison of Aeronautics Fund)

  • Allocates funding for:
    • Regular salaries: $398,931
    • Personal services matching: $140,910
    • Maintenance & General Operations:
    • Operating expenses: $165,029
    • Conference & Travel: $50,000
    • Professional Fees: $763,500
    • Capital outlay: $0
    • Data processing: $0
    • Airport Grant Funding and Related Expenses: $15,000,000
  • Total Department of Commerce – Division of Aeronautics appropriation (Operations): $16,518,370

Section 3 – Appropriation – Federal Grants (Airport Grants)

  • Appropriates federal funds for airport grant funding and related expenses:
    • Airport Grant Funding and Related Expenses: $12,000,000

Section 4 – Compliance with Other Laws

  • Funds disbursed under this act must be used only for amounts appropriated and in accordance with applicable state procurement, budgeting, and fiscal laws and regulations.

Section 5 – Legislative Intent

  • Affirms that disbursements comply with the reasons for appropriations as documented in agency budget materials and legislative recommendations.

Section 6 – Emergency Clause

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective July 1, 2026, to avoid disruption of agency operations, and allowing immediate application of funds if the session is extended.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Agency/Program: Arkansas Department of Commerce – Division of Aeronautics
  • Personnel: Up to 6 regular full-time positions listed in Section 1
  • Funding Recipients: Cities, counties, and other eligible applicants may receive grants funded from the Division of Aeronautics
  • Programs/Expenditures:
    • Regular salaries and staff costs
    • Operating expenses (including travel and professional services)
    • Airport-related grant programs (state and federal funds)

Timeline and Fiscal Details

  • Fiscal Year Covered: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
  • Total Appropriations:
    • Operations (from Division of Aeronautics Fund): $16,518,370
    • Federal Grants (Airport Grants): $12,000,000
  • Total funding inbill: Not explicitly stated as a single line item, but combines to at least $28,518,370 in combined state and federal funding lines for the Division of Aeronautics (subject to any additional unlisted state sources).

Additional Notes

  • The act contains an emergency clause to ensure immediate effect on July 1, 2026.
  • The bill requires compliance with existing state fiscal laws and procurement regulations.
  • The emergency designation indicates the funds are deemed essential for uninterrupted aeronautics-related programs and airport grants.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with the prior fiscal year or outline how the grant amounts could be allocated to specific airports or grant categories.

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

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