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HB 1266

AN ACT FOR THE HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates 2025-2026 funding to Henderson State University with emergency implementation, making allocation effective immediately upon governor approval.

Notification that HB1266 is now Act 47
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Bill Summary · HB 1266

Legislative bill overview

HB 1266 appropriates state funding to Henderson State University for fiscal year 2025-2026. 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. This is now Act 47 of the 2025 Arkansas legislative session.

Why is this important

University appropriations directly fund operations, faculty salaries, student services, and infrastructure at public institutions. The emergency clause indicates the legislature considered prompt funding critical to university operations and planning. This appropriation affects thousands of students and employees at Henderson State University.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill text does not specify the appropriation amount, making it impossible to assess whether funding increased, decreased, or remained flat compared to prior years
  • The emergency clause adoption suggests urgency, but the underlying reasons for expedited passage are not documented in available records
  • Without detailed budget breakdowns, taxpayers cannot easily evaluate how state funds are allocated within the university system

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

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