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SB 11

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

2026 Fiscal Session

Funds the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for FY2026-2027, staffing at 3 positions and specific operating and promotional item allocations under legislative oversight.

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Bill Summary · SB 11

Summary of SB 11 (Arkansas, 2026 Session)

Full title

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

Purpose and intent

  • To appropriate funds for the Department of Health specifically for the Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
  • Establishes authorized staffing levels, and provides operational and specific line-item funding to support AMHC activities.

Key provisions

1) Regular salaries and staffing

  • Establishes the maximum number of regular employees for AMHC for FY2026-2027: 3 positions.
    • Minority Health Commission Director (PHP08C) – 1 position, salary level Grade SPC07.
    • Health Program Coordinator (PHS05P) – 1 position, salary level Grade SGS07.
    • Media Specialist (CME04P) – 1 position, salary level Grade SGS05.
  • Total maximum regular employees: 3.

2) Appropriation – Operations (General funds)

  • Provides a combined appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for AMHC for FY2026-2027, funded from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund:
    • Regular salaries: $148,532
    • Personal services matching: $49,958
    • Maintenance and General Operations:
    • Operating expenses: $12,184
    • Conference & Travel: $500
    • Personal fees: $0
    • Capital outlay: $0
    • Data processing: $0
    • Promotional items: $0
    • Total operating appropriation: $211,174

3) Appropriation – Cash (special fund)

  • Provides cash-fund appropriation for AMHC for FY2026-2027:
    • Personal services and operating expenses: $25,949

4) Special language – Promotional items and oversight

  • Creates a special “Promotional Items” appropriation mechanism to be used for promotional items, with transfer requests from the operating appropriation requiring prior approval by the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.
  • Maintains General Assembly oversight over maximum staffing and funding levels; this section includes a non-severable condition linking it to approval processes.
  • Effective period for this special language is July 1, 2025/2026 through June 30, 2026/2027 (text shows both years due to formatting; the operative fiscal year stated is 2026-2027).

5) Compliance and control language

  • Requires compliance with all applicable state financial laws and regulations (procurement, budgeting, revenue stabilization, etc.) in disbursement of funds.

6) Legislative intent

  • Affirms that funds disbursed must align with the reasons for funding as reflected in budget documents and recommendations.

7) Emergency clause

  • Declares an emergency so the act takes effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring immediate operation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Who/what is affected

  • The Arkansas Department of Health, specifically the Arkansas Minority Health Commission.
  • AMHC personnel (up to 3 regular staff positions listed).
  • AMHC operations funded through two appropriations streams: a General Fund-related operations budget and a cash fund allocation.
  • Oversight bodies: Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee (prior approval for certain transfers/promotional items).

Timeline and procedural notes

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026 (emergency clause ensures immediate effect).
  • Allocation period: Fiscal year 2026-2027 (ending June 30, 2027).
  • Special language requires prior legislative oversight for transfers to the promotional items line item.

Bottom line

SB 11 is a targeted appropriation bill that funds the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, establishes a small, dedicated staff of three positions, sets specific operating and promotional-item spending parameters, and preserves oversight mechanisms to ensure alignment with legislative and fiscal controls.

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

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