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SB 23

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

The bill provides appropriations for Arkansas DHS, Division of Youth Services, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with targeted increases to multiple line items.

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Bill Summary · SB 23

Summary of Senate Bill 23 (SB 23) – 2026 Fiscal Session, Arkansas

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Arkansas
  • Session: 2026 Fiscal Session (95th General Assembly)
  • Bill Type: Senate Bill proposing an appropriation
  • Title: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
  • Purpose (as introduced): Provide appropriations for the Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Youth Services, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Amendment (Amendment No. 1) Summary

The Joint Budget Committee proposed amendments that adjust several line items in the bill. The amendment changes specific numerical figures and a headcount/target referenced in the appropriation. The key changes are:

  • On page 2, line 4: Decrease from 17 to 18.

    • This appears to adjust a numeric reference, potentially a staff count, bed count, or program unit (exact item not specified in excerpt).

  • On page 2, line 21: Increase from 121 to 122.

    • Similar to above, a target or count is adjusted by +1.

  • On page 3, line 4: Increase from $6,012,863 to $6,074,027.

    • Overall funding amount for a line item increases by $61,164.

  • On page 3, line 6: Increase from $2,360,445 to $2,382,574.

    • An additional line item’s appropriation increases by $22,129.

  • On page 3, line 14: Increase from $14,450,459 to $14,533,752.

    • A later line item’s appropriation increases by $83,293.

  • Effective status of amendment: The amendment was read for the first time, rules suspended, and read the second time; the record indicates approval by the Joint Budget Committee (JBC). No final passage status is shown in the excerpt.

Note: The exact nature (program area, unit, or category) of the line items being adjusted is not specified in the provided text. The numbers indicate adjustments in funding and possibly staffing or capacity measures within the Division of Youth Services.

What the Bill Would Do (Substantive Provisions)

  • Purpose: Provide appropriations for DHS, Division of Youth Services, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Key Provisions Included (as amended):
    • Fund increases across several line items within the Division of Youth Services’ budget, as specified by the amendment.
    • Adjustments include increases to total appropriations and related program/operational counts (e.g., program units, beds, or positions) reflected by the numerical changes above.
  • Fiscal Scope: The bill sets annual appropriations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, subject to the amendment adjustments.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary Entity: Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically its Division of Youth Services.
  • Impacted Areas: The specific programmatic or operational components funded by the adjusted line items (as indicated by the amended amounts and quantities). This could affect services such as youth residential programs, staffing levels, operational capacity, and program delivery for youth services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Chair/Process: The amendment was proposed by the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and follows the standard Arkansas legislative process for appropriation bills.
  • Amendment Timing: Amendment No. 1 was prepared and presented in April 2026 (04-16-26).
  • Status Indicators:
    • Initial reading and referral occurred in early April 2026.
    • The amendment underwent “read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time,” and was acted upon by the JBC.
    • The final status (enactment, passage, or further refinement) is not provided in the excerpt.

Notable Details

  • The amendment results in net increases across several line items, totaling additional funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for the Division of Youth Services.
  • Specific line-item categories and their descriptions are not included in the provided text; the exact program areas affected would be identified in the bill’s full text and accompanying fiscal notes.

Bottom Line

SB 23, as amended, seeks to allocate or adjust funding for Arkansas DHS, Division of Youth Services, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with targeted increases in multiple line items as determined by the Joint Budget Committee. The amendment modestly increases several appropriations and related counts, signaling expanded or enhanced capacity and services within the Division of Youth Services, pending final legislative action.

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

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