WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 1202

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas legislature allocates fiscal 2025-2026 funds to Department of Finance and Administration's Disbursing Officer with emergency implementation authority.

Notification that HB1202 is now Act 1006
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 1202

Legislative bill overview

HB 1202 is an appropriations bill that allocates funds to the Department of Finance and Administration's Disbursing Officer for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill was passed with an emergency clause, indicating immediate implementation upon the governor's signature, and has now become Act 1006.

Why is this important

Disbursing officers manage state fund distribution and payment processing across government agencies. This appropriation directly affects the operational capacity of state government to process payroll, vendor payments, and other financial transactions. The emergency clause suggests the legislature deemed this funding critical for continuous government operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The bill summary does not specify the appropriation amount, making it difficult to assess whether funding is adequate, increased, or decreased compared to previous years
  • Emergency clause usage: While often necessary for administrative functions, emergency clauses bypass normal deliberative processes and limit public review periods
  • Accountability mechanisms: No information is provided about performance metrics or oversight requirements for fund disbursement operations

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

Sign in to ask a question.