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HB 1087

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - RACING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.

2026 Fiscal Session

Authorizes a $7,000 supplemental operating appropriation for DFA Racing Commission Casino Gaming, funded from State Central Services Fund, for FY 2025-2026.

Notification that HB1087 is now Act 110
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Bill Summary · HB 1087

Summary of HB 1087 (Session 2026F, Arkansas)

Purpose

  • To authorize a supplemental appropriation for operating expenses of the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) – Racing Commission, specifically the Casino Gaming Section.
  • The funds are supplemental to the amounts already appropriated by Act 495 of 2025.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriation Details (Section 1):

    • Source: State Central Services Fund.
    • Purpose: Operating expenses for the DFA – Racing Commission – Casino Gaming Section.
    • Timeframe: Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
    • Amounts:
    • Maintenance & General Operation: Oper. Expense = $7,000.
    • Other subcategories (Conf. & Travel, Prof. Fees, Cap. Outlay, Data Proc.): $0.
    • Total: $7,000 appropriated to the Casino Gaming Section as a supplemental addition to funding from Act 495 of 2025.

  • Compliance and Fiscal Controls (Section 2):

    • Disbursement must adhere to:
    • The specific agency appropriation and applicable funding sources.
    • State procurement laws, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act, and related fiscal controls.
    • Regulations promulgated by the DFA, as allowed by law.

  • Legislative Intent (Section 3):

    • Funds disbursed under this act must align with the purposes stated in the budget process materials, including:
    • Agency Requests, Executive Recommendations, and Legislative Recommendations.
    • Budget manuals, letters, or summarized testimony from Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.

  • Emergency Clause (Section 4):

    • Declarative language asserting an emergency to ensure timely funding for essential governmental services.
    • Effective date: Immediate upon passage and approval, with standard constitutional/veto provisions applying if vetoed or overridden.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Recipient: Department of Finance and Administration – Racing Commission – Casino Gaming Section.
  • Funding Impact: Adds a supplemental appropriation of $7,000 for operating expenses in FY 2025-2026.
  • Broader Fiscal Implications: Funding comes from the State Central Services Fund; subject to existing state procurement and fiscal laws and DFA regulations.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • The bill is labeled as a supplemental appropriation act intended to supplement rather than replace the previously appropriated funds (Act 495 of 2025).
  • It includes an emergency clause to enable immediate effect.
  • If not vetoed, effective upon passage; if vetoed, effectiveness follows standard override proceedings.

Practical Implications

  • The addition of a relatively small supplemental amount ($7,000) suggests a targeted need to cover specific operating costs for the DFA – Racing Commission’s Casino Gaming Section.
  • The emphasis on compliance with established laws and budget processes aims to ensure transparent use of funds and alignment with prior budgetary justifications.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to Act 495 of 2025 to illustrate how this supplemental appropriation fits into the prior funding framework.

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

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