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HB 1267

AN ACT FOR THE UAMS - REYNOLDS CENTER ON AGING, BOOZMAN COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ARK. BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE, & THE AREA HEALTH ED. CENTER IN HELENA APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates FY2025-2026 funding to four UAMS healthcare and research centers including aging, public health, biosciences, and regional health education programs.

Notification that HB1267 is now Act 90
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Bill Summary · HB 1267

Legislative bill overview

HB 1267 appropriates state funding to four University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) divisions for fiscal year 2025-2026: the Reynolds Center on Aging, Boozman College of Public Health, Arkansas Biosciences Institute, and the Area Health Education Center in Helena. The bill was passed with an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard implementation period.

Why is this important

This appropriation directly supports healthcare workforce development, aging services research, and public health education in Arkansas. These institutions train health professionals, conduct biomedical research, and address regional healthcare gaps—factors that influence access to care and economic development in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on amounts: The bill summary does not specify the dollar amounts allocated to each center, making it difficult for taxpayers to assess funding priorities
  • Emergency clause justification: The use of an emergency clause bypasses normal deliberative timelines; the rationale for treating this as an urgent matter is unclear
  • Opportunity cost: Funding decisions reflect priorities; whether these allocations represent optimal use of limited state resources versus competing needs is a legitimate policy question

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

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