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HB 1036

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

Arkansas allocates state funds to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2026-2027, determining public health service capacity and program availability statewide.

Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
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Bill Summary · HB 1036

Legislative bill overview

HB 1036 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to Arkansas's Department of Health for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill has advanced through initial readings and been referred to the Joint Budget Committee for detailed review and negotiation of specific funding amounts and allocations.

Why is this important

Budget appropriations bills directly determine what services the Department of Health can provide, including disease surveillance, environmental health, maternal and child health programs, and public health infrastructure. The funding levels established in this bill will affect everything from healthcare access to disease prevention capacity across Arkansas for the entire fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific funding amounts: Without access to the actual dollar figures, the primary dispute will likely center on whether allocated funds are sufficient for departmental needs versus state revenue limitations
  • Program prioritization: Different stakeholders may advocate for increased funding to specific health initiatives (mental health services, rural healthcare, pandemic preparedness, etc.) at the expense of others
  • Administrative versus direct service spending: Debates typically arise over what percentage of appropriations should fund administrative overhead versus direct health services delivery

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

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