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HB 1249

AN ACT FOR THE NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates state funds to National Park College for fiscal 2025-2026 with immediate emergency implementation, specific dollar amounts not disclosed.

Notification that HB1249 is now Act 42
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Bill Summary · HB 1249

Legislative bill overview

HB 1249 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to National Park College for 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. It is now Act 42 of the 2025 Arkansas legislative session.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine how much public money institutions receive to operate, affecting student services, faculty salaries, facility maintenance, and program offerings. The emergency clause indicates the legislature considered immediate funding critical to avoid operational disruptions at the college during the fiscal transition.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount unclear: The bill text does not specify the dollar amount appropriated, making it impossible to assess whether funding increased, decreased, or remained flat compared to previous years
  • Limited public detail: As a straightforward appropriations bill, there is no information about how funds will be allocated within the college or what specific priorities were funded
  • Emergency clause justification: The rationale for the emergency clause is not publicly documented, leaving questions about what operational threat necessitated immediate passage

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

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