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HB 1049

AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

Allocates $50,000 total for animal rescue shelters ($25,000 to cities and $25,000 to counties) for 2026-2027, to fund staffing, grants, construction, maintenance, and operations.

Notification that HB1049 is now Act 49
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Bill Summary · HB 1049

Summary of HB 1049 (2026 Session, Arkansas)

Title and Purpose

  • Title: AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
  • Purpose: To appropriate funds for animal rescue shelters (city and county) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, through the Office of the Treasurer of State, using the Animal Rescue and Shelter Trust Fund.

Key Provisions

  1. Appropriations for Municipalities (Cities)

    • Section 1 establishes an appropriation to the Office of the Treasurer of State for cities.
    • Source: Animal Rescue and Shelter Trust Fund.
    • Use: Personal services, grants, construction, maintenance, and operation of registered governmentally owned animal rescue shelters.
    • Amount: $25,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
    • Item: “ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTERS - CITY” (FY 2026-2027, Item No. 01).

  2. Appropriations for Counties

    • Section 2 establishes a similar appropriation to the Office of the Treasurer of State for counties.
    • Source: Animal Rescue and Shelter Trust Fund.
    • Use: Personal services, grants, construction, maintenance, and operation of registered governmentally owned animal rescue shelters.
    • Amount: $25,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
    • Item: “ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTERS - COUNTY” (FY 2026-2027, Item No. 01).

  3. Compliance with Laws (Section 3)

    • Disbursement must align with the appropriation and applicable laws and regulations.
    • References to State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act, and related fiscal control laws.

  4. Legislative Intent (Section 4)

    • Confirms that funds disbursed under this act should comply with the stated budget rationale and the budget manuals/recommendations from the Department of Finance and Administration, as reflected in agency requests and legislative recommendations.

  5. Emergency Clause (Section 5)

    • Declares an emergency to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
    • Rationale: The Constitution prohibits multi-year funding without an emergency clause; the clause ensures immediate operation of the program and prevents irreparable harm if the session is extended or delayed.

What Is Covered and Who It Affects

  • Who Benefits/Is Affected:

    • Registered governmentally owned animal rescue shelters owned by cities (municipal shelters) and counties (county shelters) in Arkansas.
    • The effect is direct funding through the Treasurer’s Office from the Animal Rescue and Shelter Trust Fund to support staffing, grants, construction, maintenance, and operation.

  • Scope of Use:

    • Personal services (salaries), grants, construction, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of eligible shelters.

Fiscal and Timeline Details

  • Fiscal Year: 2026-2027 (ending June 30, 2027).
  • Funding Level:
    • Cities: $25,000
    • Counties: $25,000
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026 (due to the emergency clause).
  • Emergency Clause: The act includes an emergency clause to ensure immediate funding capability at the start of the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Compliance: Funds must be disbursed in accordance with the stated appropriation and applicable fiscal laws and regulations.

Administrative and Procedural Notes

  • The bill emphasizes alignment with budget manuals and recommendations prepared by the Department of Finance and Administration.
  • It maintains standard legal compliance requirements for state fund disbursement and procurement.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to prior years’ appropriations for animal rescue shelters or provide a plain-language one-page briefing for stakeholders.

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

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