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HB 1082

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION.

2026 Fiscal Session

Reappropriates funds to continue master-planned renovations, demolitions, and expansions at Booneville and other Developmental Disabilities Centers, effective July 1, 2026.

Notification that HB1082 is now Act 105
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Bill Summary · HB 1082

Summary of HB 1082 (Session: 2026F) – Arkansas

Title

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION.

Purpose and Intent

  • Reappropriate existing capital improvement funds for the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services.
  • Purpose is to continue implementation of master plans and facility improvements at the Booneville Human Development Center and other Human Development Centers, including demolition, construction, replacement, renovation, upgrades, and additions.
  • The act seeks to ensure funding is available starting July 1, 2026, to support ongoing capital projects authorized in prior legislation.

Key Provisions and Changes

Section 1. Reappropriation – Developmental Disabilities Services

  • (A) Booneville Human Development Center

    • Reappropriates the balance of funding provided in Item (A) of Section 1 of Act 133 of 2025.
    • Purpose: Implementation of the Booneville HDC master plan, including demolition, construction, replacement, renovation, upgrade, and addition of facilities.
    • Funding cap: Not to exceed $5,382,921.
    • Effective date: July 1, 2026.

  • (B) Other Human Development Centers

    • Reappropriates the balance of funding provided in Item (B) of Section 1 of Act 133 of 2025.
    • Purpose: Continued implementation of master plans at each Human Development Center, including related construction activities.
    • Funding cap: Not to exceed $7,227,176.
    • Effective date: July 1, 2026.

Section 2. Disbursement Controls

  • (A) Spending limitations

    • No contract obligational authority may exceed available State Treasury funds.
    • Agencies may accept grants, donations (including federal funds), and unobligated cash income/funds to supplement state funds for the entire project costs.
    • Maintenance and General Operations funds for the recipient agencies may not be used for the purposes authorized in this act.

  • (B) Compliance with fiscal laws

    • Requires strict adherence to applicable provisions of state purchasing, budgeting, revenue laws, and related regulations in disbursing funds, unless otherwise provided by law.

Section 3. Legislative Intent

  • Funds disbursed under this act must comply with the stated purposes as evidenced by budget documents and testimony from the budget process (Agency Requests, Executive Recommendations, Legislative Recommendations).

Section 4. Emergency Clause

  • Declares an emergency to ensure immediate effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2026.
  • Rationale: Prevents irreparable harm to essential governmental programs if there is a delay in implementation due to extended sessions.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary Beneficiary: Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Developmental Disabilities Services.
  • Facilities Affected: Booneville Human Development Center and other Human Development Centers under DHS’ developmental disabilities programs.
  • Impact: Provides reappropriated capital funds to continue ongoing capital improvements, renovations, and expansions as outlined in prior master plans. This supports infrastructure upgrades, potential demolitions, and new or enhanced facilities to improve services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Financing Mechanism: Capital improvement appropriations sourced from federal funds designated by the Chief Fiscal Officer, with the ability to supplement with grants, donations, or unobligated funds as appropriate.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026 (subject to emergency clause making immediate effect).
  • Disbursement: Contingent on available funds; subject to state fiscal laws and procurement rules.
  • Reference Legislation: Builds on and continues funding authorized in Act 133 of 2025 (Item A and Item B sections).

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language explanation of how this interacts with existing DHS capital projects or compare it to prior years’ appropriations for context.

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

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