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HB 1091

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates funds to the Department of Health for 2025-2026, effective immediately under emergency provisions to support state public health operations and services.

Notification that HB1091 is now Act 538
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Bill Summary · HB 1091

Legislative bill overview

HB 1091 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to the Arkansas Department of Health for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill was passed with an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon the governor's signature rather than waiting for the standard effective date. It became Act 538 on April 10, 2025.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills determine how government agencies operate and what services they can provide. The Department of Health funding directly affects public health programs, disease prevention, healthcare access, and emergency response capabilities across Arkansas. The emergency clause indicates the legislature deemed this funding critical enough to bypass normal implementation delays.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific funding amounts: Without the bill's detailed text, the actual dollar amounts allocated and whether they represent increases or decreases compared to previous years are unknown
  • Program priorities: How funds are distributed among various health initiatives (mental health, maternal health, disease surveillance, rural clinics, etc.) may reflect different policy priorities
  • Emergency clause justification: Questions about whether the emergency designation was necessary or if it bypassed standard legislative review processes

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

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