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HB 1064

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

Arkansas HB 1064 appropriates funds to the Department of Finance and Administration's Disbursing Officer for fiscal year 2026-2027 to enable state financial operations and fund distribution.

Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
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Bill Summary · HB 1064

Legislative bill overview

HB 1064 appropriates funds to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration's Disbursing Officer for fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill allocates specific budget resources to support the operational and administrative functions of this state financial management office during the designated fiscal period.

Why is this important

The Disbursing Officer handles state fund distribution, accounting, and financial operations across Arkansas government agencies. Adequate appropriations ensure the state can properly manage, track, and distribute public money to agencies, schools, and programs that serve constituents.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget amount not specified in title: The actual appropriation figure is not disclosed in the bill summary, making public scrutiny of spending levels difficult without accessing full legislative documents
  • Broad discretionary authority: Disbursing Officer appropriations may lack line-item specificity, potentially allowing flexibility that some view as necessary operational management or others see as insufficient oversight
  • Multi-year budget cycles: Appropriations for 2026-2027 require assumptions about state revenue and economic conditions that may shift, affecting implementation feasibility

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

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