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HB 1083

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY REAPPROPRIATION.

2026 Fiscal Session

Reappropriates remaining federal and Armory Construction Fund balances to fund specified Arkansas Military Department projects (facilities, ranges, readiness centers) starting July

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Bill Summary · HB 1083

Summary of HB 1083 (Session 2026F, Arkansas)

Purpose

HB 1083 is an act to reappropriate the balances of capital improvement appropriations for the Department of the Military, drawing on federal funds and the Armory Construction Fund. The measure restructures and extends previously authorized but not yet expended appropriations to fund specified construction, renovation, and improvement projects at Arkansas military facilities.

Key Provisions and Changes

1) Reappropriation of Federal Capital Projects (Department of the Military)

  • The bill reallocates the remaining balances (effective July 1, 2026) from Act 97 of 2025 for several projects at Camp Joseph T. Robinson and Fort Chaffee, with specified maximum amounts:
    • PEC (Professional Education Center) at Camp Joseph T. Robinson: up to $6,500,000
    • Readiness Center Joint Force Headquarters at Fort Chaffee: up to $5,117,313
    • Multi-Purpose Machinegun Range at Camp Joseph T. Robinson: up to $11,206,015
    • RMTC Redundant Water Storage Tank at Camp Joseph T. Robinson: up to $6,840,000
    • Additional Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range at Camp Joseph T. Robinson: up to $8,000,000
    • Readiness Center at Fort Chaffee: up to $10,624,628

Note: The appropriations are to be payable from federal funds as designated by the Chief Fiscal Officer.

2) Reappropriation of Armory Construction Fund Capital Projects

  • Also effective July 1, 2026, the bill reappropriates the balance from Act 97 of 2025 for repair, construction, renovation, landscaping, and maintenance of armories, hangars, and other National Guard properties:
    • Armory Construction Fund: up to $1,849,784

3) Disbursement Controls

  • The act preserves strict fiscal controls:
    • No contract or obligation may exceed available State Treasury funds, but federal grants, donations, and unobligated cash income may supplement state funds to complete projects.
    • General operating and maintenance funds appropriated for the agency cannot be used for the purposes specified in the act.
    • Compliance with applicable state laws (Purchasing Law, Accounting/Budgetary procedures, Revenue Stabilization Law, etc.) is required in disbursement, unless otherwise provided by law.

4) Legislative Intent

  • The General Assembly intends for all funds disbursed under these appropriations to align with the documented reasons for passage, as reflected in budget manuals, agency requests, and legislative recommendations.

5) Emergency Clause and Effective Date

  • The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective on July 1, 2026, to avoid delays in essential government operations. This is framed as necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Beneficiary: Arkansas Department of the Military, including the Arkansas Army National Guard facilities at Camp Joseph T. Robinson and Fort Chaffee.
  • Projects Affected: Construction, renovation, and improvement projects listed above (PEC, Readiness Centers, machine gun ranges, water storage tank, armory/hangar-related properties).
  • Fiscal Impact: Redirects or reappropins specified project funds (federal sources and Armory Construction Fund) to ensure completion of these capital improvements, subject to standard state fiscal controls and availability of funds.

Timeline and Process

  • Effective date for the reappropriations: July 1, 2026.
  • The act is emergency-passed to ensure immediate funding alignment for ongoing or planned projects.
  • Disbursements must comply with state procurement and fiscal laws; grants and donations may supplement funding as allowed.

Observations

  • The bill does not create new projects but repositions and finalizes funding for existing allocations originally authorized in Act 97 of 2025.
  • It emphasizes federal funding and capital improvements for military facilities, with a focus on readiness, training infrastructure, and facility maintenance.

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

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