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HB 1104

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - DIVISION OF LABOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates state funds to its Department of Labor and Licensing Division for fiscal 2025-2026, effective immediately under emergency provisions.

Notification that HB1104 is now Act 184
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Bill Summary · HB 1104

Legislative bill overview

HB 1104 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to Arkansas's Department of Labor and Licensing, specifically its Division of Labor, for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill has passed both chambers and was signed into law (Act 184) with an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine how much money government agencies receive to operate and deliver services. This funding supports labor law enforcement, workplace safety inspections, wage compliance investigations, and other labor regulatory functions that affect workers and employers throughout Arkansas. The emergency clause indicates the state considered immediate funding necessary to avoid operational disruptions.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level specificity: The bill description doesn't detail the actual dollar amount appropriated, making it difficult to assess whether funding increased, decreased, or remained flat compared to prior years
  • Division prioritization: Without seeing the breakdown, it's unclear how funds are allocated among different labor division functions (wage enforcement, safety, licensing, etc.)
  • Emergency justification: The emergency clause's necessity isn't explained in available records, raising questions about whether urgency was justified or procedural

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

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