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HB 1093

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

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates funds to the Department of Health's permit agency for fiscal year 2025-2026 with immediate effect under emergency provisions.

Notification that HB1093 is now Act 83
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Bill Summary · HB 1093

Legislative bill overview

HB 1093 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to Arkansas's Department of Health for its Health Services Permit Agency during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill was passed with an emergency clause, meaning it took effect immediately upon the Governor's signature rather than waiting for the standard effective date. This is now Act 83 in Arkansas law.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine which government agencies receive funding and at what levels, affecting the delivery of health services and regulatory oversight in the state. The emergency clause designation signals the legislature viewed this funding as time-sensitive, potentially indicating urgent operational needs or regulatory responsibilities that couldn't wait for standard implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount transparency: The bill text provided doesn't specify the actual dollar amount appropriated, making it difficult to assess whether funding increased, decreased, or remained static compared to previous years
  • Permit agency scope: Questions may exist about whether the Health Services Permit Agency's regulatory authority and licensing responsibilities are adequately resourced
  • Emergency justification: The use of an emergency clause warrants scrutiny regarding whether the urgency was genuinely justified or whether it circumvented normal legislative review processes

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

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