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HB 1175

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates state funds to the Heritage Division of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for fiscal year 2025-2026, effective immediately via emergency clause.

Notification that HB1175 is now Act 297
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Bill Summary · HB 1175

Legislative bill overview

HB 1175 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to Arkansas's Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, specifically for its Division of Heritage, covering the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill was passed with an emergency clause, meaning it took effect immediately upon the Governor's signature rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine how state agencies can operate and what programs they can fund or expand. Heritage division funding typically supports historic preservation, cultural sites, museums, and historical education—activities that affect tourism revenue, community identity, and cultural resource protection across Arkansas.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level transparency: The bill text doesn't specify the dollar amount appropriated, which is critical information for evaluating whether heritage programs receive adequate support
  • Emergency clause justification: The use of an emergency clause bypasses standard legislative review periods; the reasoning for this urgency isn't evident from the bill description
  • Allocation specificity: Without knowing how funds are distributed among heritage division priorities, it's unclear whether specific regional or cultural interests are favored or underserved

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

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