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HB 1038

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

Arkansas appropriates state funding to the Department of Finance and Administration for child support enforcement operations in fiscal year 2026-2027.

Notification that HB1038 is now Act 40
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Bill Summary · HB 1038

Legislative bill overview

HB 1038 appropriates funding to Arkansas's Department of Finance and Administration specifically for child support enforcement operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill allocates state resources to enhance or maintain the state's capacity to collect and distribute child support payments from obligated parents.

Why is this important

Child support enforcement directly affects over 400,000 Arkansas families receiving support payments, influencing family financial stability and reducing reliance on public assistance programs. Adequate funding ensures timely payment processing, location of non-paying parents, and legal enforcement actions that impact vulnerable children and custodial parents.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount specificity: The bill summary doesn't specify the actual dollar amount appropriated, making it unclear whether this represents an increase, decrease, or maintenance of current enforcement capacity
  • Effectiveness metrics: No stated performance goals or accountability measures indicating how success will be measured or whether funds address documented enforcement backlogs
  • Administrative overhead vs. direct services: Questions about what portion funds administrative costs versus actual enforcement activities, collection improvements, and parent location services

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

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