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HB 1034

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Collins and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas bill authorizing capital improvement appropriations for aging, adult, and behavioral health services in FY2025-2026; withdrawn by author before passage.

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
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Bill Summary · HB 1034

Legislative bill overview

HB 1034 is an Arkansas appropriations bill authorizing capital improvement funds for the Department of Human Services' Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill was introduced but subsequently withdrawn by its author on February 26, 2025, before final passage.

Why is this important

Capital appropriations bills directly fund infrastructure, facility upgrades, and equipment purchases that affect service delivery to vulnerable populations—elderly residents, adults with disabilities, and individuals receiving behavioral health treatment. The specific allocation amounts determine what physical improvements and resources these essential services can access.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation specifics: Without access to the bill text, the distribution of capital funds between aging services, adult services, and behavioral health programs likely generated debate about prioritization
  • Facility conditions and needs: Disagreement may have existed over which facilities required urgent capital improvements versus deferred maintenance
  • Behavioral health expansion: Appropriations for mental health and substance abuse treatment infrastructure often face differing viewpoints on adequacy and scope of services needed

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

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