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HB 1176

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates unspecified funds to its Emergency Management Division for fiscal 2025-2026 with immediate effect upon governor approval.

Notification that HB1176 is now Act 545
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Bill Summary · HB 1176

Legislative bill overview

HB 1176 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to Arkansas's Department of Public Safety, specifically its Division of Emergency Management, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill 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

Emergency management funding directly impacts the state's capacity to respond to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies. The emergency clause designation suggests the legislature considered this funding critical and time-sensitive for maintaining operational continuity during the fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount not specified in title: The bill summary does not disclose the actual dollar amount appropriated, making it impossible to assess whether funding increased, decreased, or remained flat compared to previous years
  • Lack of public detail on allocations: Without access to the full bill text, it's unclear how funds are distributed among specific emergency management functions (disaster response, preparedness, recovery, etc.)
  • Emergency clause justification: The use of an emergency clause for a routine annual appropriation may warrant scrutiny regarding whether expedited passage was genuinely necessary

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

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