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SB 35

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - POST-PRISON TRANSFER BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

Provides a $2,472,345 appropriation for the Department of Corrections Post-Prison Transfer Board for 2026-2027, including up to 21 staff and operating expenses.

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Bill Summary · SB 35

Summary of SB 35 (2026F) — Arkansas

Title

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - POST-PRISON TRANSFER BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR

Purpose

To authorize and provide the appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Corrections’ Post-Prison Transfer Board (PPTB) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

Key Provisions

  • Position authorization (Regular Salaries – Operations)
    Establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their titles for the PPTB for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Authorized positions and counts:

    • PPTB Chair (1) — Grade EX01
    • PPTB Member (6) — Grade SPC08
    • PPTB Administrator (1) — Grade SPC05
    • Revocation Hearing Officer (3) — Grade SPC05
    • Executive Assistant (1) — Grade SGS07
    • Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert (1) — Grade SGS07
    • Investigator II (2) — Grade SGS05
    • Administrative Coordinator (5) — Grade SGS04
    • Database Analyst (1) — Grade IST07
      Total maximum regular employees: 21

  • Appropriation – Operations
    Provides a line-item appropriation for the PPTB’s 2026-2027 fiscal year:

    • Regular Salaries: $1,668,674
    • Personal Services Matching: $558,960
    • Maint. & Gen. Operation:
    • Operating Expenses: $236,300
    • Conference & Travel: $8,411
    • Professional Fees: $0
    • Capital Outlay: $0
    • Data Processing: $0
    • Total Amount Appropriated: $2,472,345

  • Compliance with Other Laws
    Funds disbursed must comply with applicable state laws and fiscal controls (procurement, accounting, budgetary procedures, revenue stabilization, etc.) and Department of Finance and Administration regulations.

  • Legislative Intent
    Affirms that appropriations align with the agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative recommendations as documented in budget manuals and related materials.

  • Emergency Clause
    Declares an emergency to allow the act to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring immediate operation of the PPTB. This provision supports the one-year funding cycle, given Arkansas’ constitutional limits on appropriations.

Affected Parties

  • Department of Corrections – Post-Prison Transfer Board (PPTB): Receives funding and staff authorization to operate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • State agencies and vendors: Subject to the state procurement and fiscal laws applicable to appropriated funds, including matching funds and allowed expenditures.
  • Beneficiaries of PPTB functions: Individuals subject to post-prison transfer decisions and revocation hearings, and any related investigations or administrative actions conducted by the PPTB.

Timeline & Fiscal Notes

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026 (emergency clause makes the act effective immediately upon passage and as provided).
  • Fiscal year covered: 2026-2027 (ending June 30, 2027).
  • Budget totals: $2,472,345 total, covering salaries and operating expenses for PPTB.

Operational Impact

  • Establishes a structured staffing framework, creating a centralized PPTB with a leadership chair, multiple board members, and support staff (administrative, investigative, and technical roles).
  • Provides a defined budget for personnel salaries and essential operating costs, enabling the PPTB to perform post-prison transfer oversight, revocation hearings, and related administrative duties.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to prior PPTB funding levels or outline potential questions for oversight or auditing based on these figures.

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

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