Bill
HB 1095
Reappropriates up to $1.62 million for DHS capital projects (Arkansas Health Center warehouse and Arkansas State Hospital roofs) with strict funding controls and an emergency effec
Purpose
- Reappropriates the balances of capital improvement appropriations for the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services (DHAABHS).
- Specifically targets funds from prior capital projects related to renovation/construction activities at state mental health-related facilities.
Key Provisions and Changes
- Section 1: Reappropriation from the DHS Renovation Fund
- (A) Reappropriates up to $448,902, effective July 1, 2026, for costs related to construction, replacement, renovation, upgrade, and addition of a warehouse distribution building for the Arkansas Health Center.
- (B) Reappropriates up to $1,175,065, effective July 1, 2026, for repair or replacement of roofs at the Arkansas State Hospital.
- Section 2: Disbursement Controls
- Establishes that contracts or obligations for these projects cannot exceed funds actually available, but agencies may use grants, donations (including Federal funds), and unobligated cash income or funds to supplement state funds.
- Prohibits using previously appropriated Maintenance and General Operations funds for these purposes.
- Requires strict compliance with applicable fiscal control laws (State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, etc.) in the disbursement of these funds, unless otherwise provided by law.
- Section 3: Legislative Intent
- Affirms that funds disbursed must align with the stated reasons for the act, as reflected in budget manuals and related budget documentation (Agency Requests, Executive Recommendations, Legislative Recommendations, etc.).
- Section 4: Emergency Clause
- Declares an emergency to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2026, recognizing that delaying could cause irreparable harm to the operation of essential programs.
- States the act is intended to be in force immediately due to the need to preserve public peace, health, and safety.
Affected Entities
- Primary: Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services.
- Facilities/Programs Involved:
- Arkansas Health Center (warehouse distribution building project)
- Arkansas State Hospital (roof repair/replacement)
- Funding Context: Capital Improvement/renovation projects funded from the DHS Renovation Fund, with potential supplementation from grants, donations, and Federal funds.
Timeline and Financial Details
- Effective date for reappropriations: July 1, 2026.
- Specific funding amounts (not to exceed):
- Up to $448,902 for the Arkansas Health Center warehouse project renovation/upgrade.
- Up to $1,175,065 for Arkansas State Hospital roof repairs/replacements.
- The act includes an emergency clause to ensure immediate applicability upon enactment.
Impact and Implications
- Enables continued or finalized capital improvements at DHS facilities serving aging, adult, and behavioral health populations.
- Allows leveraging non-state sources (grants, donations, Federal funds) to support project costs, within legal and procedural constraints.
- Keeps maintenance and general operations funding separate from these capital improvement expenditures.
- Provides explicit financial oversight and compliance requirements to ensure prudent use of funds and alignment with budgetary intent.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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