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HB 1089

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.

2026 Fiscal Session

Arkansas provides a $1.5 million supplemental appropriation and a $3.5 million transfer to fund grants for Pregnancy Help Organizations for 2025-2026.

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Bill Summary · HB 1089

Summary of HB 1089 (2026F) — Arkansas

Bill overview

  • Title: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
  • Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee
  • Session: 2026 Fiscal Session
  • Jurisdiction: Arkansas
  • Purpose: Provide a supplemental appropriation for Pregnancy Help Organization grants administered by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) - Disbursing Officer, in addition to funds already appropriated by Act 1006 of 2025.

Main purpose and intent

  • To authorize a new, supplemental appropriation to fund grants to Pregnancy Help Organizations.
  • To ensure additional funding is available beyond what is provided in Act 1006 of 2025, specifically for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Key provisions and changes

Section 1 – Appropriation

  • New appropriation amount: $1,500,000
  • Funding source: Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account
  • Recipient: Department of Finance and Administration - Disbursing Officer
  • Purpose: Grants for Pregnancy Help Organizations
  • Character: Supplemental and in addition to funds already appropriated in Section 37 of Act 1006 of 2025
  • Fiscal year covered: 2025-2026

Section 2 – Special language (fund transfer)

  • Immediate transfer of funds: Upon the act’s effective date, the Chief Fiscal Officer, Treasurer of State, and Auditor of the State must transfer:
    • Amount: $3,500,000
    • Source: General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund
    • To: Pregnancy Help Organization Grant Sub-Fund in the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account
  • Purpose of transfer: Provide funds for grants to Pregnancy Help Organizations.

Section 3 – Compliance with other laws

  • Disbursement controls: Funds must be spent only within the appropriated amounts and in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations (Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, Regular Salary Procedures, etc.) and related DFA regulations.

Section 4 – Legislative intent

  • Intent alignment: Funds disbursed must align with the reasons for enactment as reflected in budget documents and testimony (Agency Requests, Executive Recommendations, Legislative Recommendations) used in budget processes.

Section 5 – Emergency clause

  • Emergency declaration: The act includes an emergency clause, stating that:
    • The funds are needed due to unforeseen circumstances to prevent irreparable harm to essential governmental services.
    • The act shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval (or, if vetoed and overridden, upon the override).

Who/what is affected

  • Primary recipient: DFA - Disbursing Officer
  • Beneficiaries: Pregnancy Help Organizations receiving grants
  • Funding streams affected:
    • Supplemental appropriation from Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account
    • Transfer of $3.5 million from General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to the Pregnancy Help Organization Grant Sub-Fund

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Effective date: Immediate upon enactment due to emergency clause (subject to typical gubernatorial veto/override dynamics).
  • Fiscal year relevance: Funds targeted for 2025-2026 (and in addition to Act 1006 of 2025 appropriations).
  • Authorization framework: Disbursement must comply with existing state fiscal and procurement laws and DFA regulations.

Potential impact

  • Increased funding availability for Pregnancy Help Organizations in Arkansas, enabling more or larger grants for program operations.
  • Enhanced budget flexibility through a dedicated transfer into the grant sub-fund, ensuring rapid deployment of funds to eligible organizations.
  • Compliance and oversight: Funds remain subject to standard state controls to ensure proper use and alignment with legislative intent.

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

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