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HB 1105

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S OFFICE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates funding to the Department of Human Services Secretary's Office for 2025-2026, with emergency passage enabling immediate implementation upon gubernatorial approval.

Notification that HB1105 is now Act 1004
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Bill Summary · HB 1105

Legislative bill overview

HB 1105 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to the Arkansas Department of Human Services Secretary's Office for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill was passed with an emergency clause, meaning it became effective immediately upon the Governor's signature rather than waiting for the standard effective date. This is now Act 1004.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills determine operational budgets for government agencies. The Secretary's Office oversees policy direction and administration for DHS, which manages programs affecting vulnerable populations including child welfare, adult services, and social assistance. Emergency passage suggests the legislature considered immediate funding critical to prevent service disruptions.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specific dollar amounts in bill title: The legislative summary provided doesn't specify funding levels, making it difficult to assess whether this represents budget increases, decreases, or maintains current spending levels
  • Emergency clause justification: While emergency clauses enable faster implementation, the specific operational urgency wasn't detailed in available records, leaving questions about why standard appropriations procedures were insufficient
  • Transparency on allocation details: Without itemized budget breakdowns, the public cannot easily determine which DHS programs or initiatives received priority funding

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

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