Senate Convenes
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Bills discussed (48)
| Bill | Title | Sponsor | Status |
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SR23
· 6 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “will begin with Senate resolution 23. Senator hammer thank you madam Goner. could”
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TO HONOR JOHN PENDLETON REED FOR HIS EXEMPLARY AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SENATE AND … | K. Hammer | Sine Die adjournment |
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SB29
· 4 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB29 #1 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR APPROPR…”
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AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR. |
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HB1016
Act 97
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…t Rich Mountain appropriation for the 20262027 fiscal year. house bill 1016 by joint budgetget an act for the Arkansas Tech University…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1016 is now Act 97 |
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HB1050
Act 100
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…rgency medical appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. house bill 1050 by joint budget an act for the office of the treasurer of s…”
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AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - AMENDMENT 74 PROPERTY TAX … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1050 is now Act 100 |
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SB51
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “amendment 1 to senate bill 51 make a motion that we”
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AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - OPERATIONS AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR … | Joint Budget Committee | DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR. |
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SB58
Act 138
· 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB58 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB58 is now Act 138 |
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HB1006
Act 95
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1006 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - BOARDS A…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROPRIATION FOR … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1006 is now Act 95 |
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HB1013
Act 96
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1013 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT RICH MOUNTAIN APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1013 is now Act 96 |
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HB1033
Act 98
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1033 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - REFUND OF…”
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AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - REFUND OF LOCAL TAXES … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1033 is now Act 98 |
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HB1048
Act 99
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1048 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ASSISTANC…”
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AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL LAW … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1048 is now Act 99 |
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HB1054
Act 101
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1054 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF CAREER…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION APPROPRIATION … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1054 is now Act 101 |
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HB1065
Act 102
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1065 AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPR…”
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AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1065 is now Act 102 |
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HB1078
Act 103
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1078 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY APPROPRIATION FOR…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1078 is now Act 103 |
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HB1081
Act 104
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…nt of Military Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, House Bill 1081 by joint budget,”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - OIL AND GAS COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1081 is now Act 104 |
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HB1082
Act 105
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1082 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF D…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1082 is now Act 105 |
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HB1083
Act 106
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1083 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY REAPPROPRIATION.”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1083 is now Act 106 |
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HB1084
Act 107
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1084 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION - NORTHWEST TECHNICAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1084 is now Act 107 |
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HB1085
Act 108
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…Education, Northwest Technical Institute, reappropriation. House Bill 1085 by joint budget, an act for the Department of Education, Ar…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1085 is now Act 108 |
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HB1086
Act 109
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1086 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - PULASKI TECHNICAL C…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1086 is now Act 109 |
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HB1087
Act 110
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1087 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - R…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - RACING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1087 is now Act 110 |
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HB1088
Act 111
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1088 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - D…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1088 is now Act 111 |
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HB1091
Act 112
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1091 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REAPPROPRIATION.”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1091 is now Act 112 |
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HB1092
Act 113
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1092 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMM…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1092 is now Act 113 |
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HB1094
Act 114
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1094 AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUN…”
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AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES BY THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1094 is now Act 114 |
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HB1095
Act 115
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…he Office of Treasurer of State Supplemental Appropriation, House Bill 1095 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Human Service…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1095 is now Act 115 |
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HB1096
Act 116
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…ing, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services Reappropriation, House Bill 1096 by Joint Budget, an act for the Institutions of Higher Educ…”
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AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1096 is now Act 116 |
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HB1097
Act 117
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1097 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM -…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1097 is now Act 117 |
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SB10
Act 130
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…ursing officer appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 10, by joint budget, an act for the Department of Commerce, Di…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB10 is now Act 130 |
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SB16
Act 131
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB16 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM -…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB16 is now Act 131 |
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SB20
Act 132
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…ee on joint budget who was deferred Senate Bill 58 by joint Senate Bill 20 by joint budget recommending pass. Calendar. We are committ…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB20 is now Act 132 |
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SB23
Act 133
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “Senate Bill 23, by joint budget, an act for the Department of Human Servic…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB23 is now Act 133 |
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SB24
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…Youth Services Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 24 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Human Service…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES APPROPRIATION … | Joint Budget Committee | DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR. |
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SB30
Act 134
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB30 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE…”
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AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB30 is now Act 134 |
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SB36
Act 135
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB36 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION FOR…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB36 is now Act 135 |
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SB41
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB41 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE APPROP…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR. |
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SB43
Act 136
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB43 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICUL…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB43 is now Act 136 |
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SB55
Act 137
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB55 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT APPROPRIATION FOR THE…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB55 is now Act 137 |
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SB59
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB59 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVI…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … | Joint Budget Committee | DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR. |
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SB63
Act 139
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB63 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF A…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB63 is now Act 139 |
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SB67
Act 140
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB67 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB67 is now Act 140 |
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SB73
Act 141
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…r. Will your Committee on Joint Budget, who was referred to Senate Bill 73, by Joint Budget, recommend you pass. Calendar.”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB73 is now Act 141 |
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SB76
Act 142
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB76 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - D…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | J. Dismang | Notification that SB76 is now Act 142 |
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SB8
Act 129
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB8 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF AERONAU…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB8 is now Act 129 |
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SR26
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SR26 J. Petty TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHM…”
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TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. | J. Petty | Sine Die adjournment |
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SB47
Act 21
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “Senate Bill 47, Act 21, Senate Bill 48, Act 22, Senate Bill 49, Act 23, Se…”
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AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB47 is now Act 21 |
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SB6
Act 3
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “Senate Bill 6, Act 3, Senate Bill 9, Act 4, Senate Bill 11, Act 5, Senate…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB6 is now Act 3 |
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SB77
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB77 #1”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … | C. Tucker | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SR27
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SR27 J. Petty TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 20…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS. | J. Petty | Sine Die adjournment |
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Chair
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4:34
order. Any requests for leave at this time? Senator Kroll, you're recognized. Senator Codwell and Dotson.
Thank you, Senator Kroll. Madam Secretary, please call the roll. Boyd, Bryant, Caldwell, Clark, Kroll, Davis, Dees, Dismang, Dotson, English, Flippo, Flowers, Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, Blake Johnson, Mark Johnson, King, Letting, Love,
McKee, Murdoch, Payton, Penzo, Petty, Bryce, Scott, Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace. Thank you,
Speaker 11
5:08
Madam Secretary. If everyone in the chamber and in the
Chair
Unverified
5:13
galleries would please rise. We'll first be led in prayer by Senator Kroll, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Kroll, you're recognized. bow your heads dear lord thank you so much for
this day we just ask you would let us do the people's work with a clear mind and a clear heart lord just watch over us as we go home to our
families and then we get our job done right today in your name we all
Speaker 6
5:46
pray amen i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Chair
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5:59
Thank you, Senator Kroll. Ladies and gentlemen in the galleries, welcome to your Arkansas State Senate. It
is our expectation that each of you will exercise proper decorum and govern
yourselves accordingly during today's proceedings. Without objection, the rules will be suspended. The Senate will dispense with reading the journal. The morning hour has now begun. Are there any announcements or introductions at this time? Madam Secretary, are there
items at the desk? Yes, Madam President.
Speaker 22
6:31
Dear Mr. President Pro Tem, this is to inform
Chair
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6:35
you that on April 22, 2026, I reviewed and approved the following measures from the fiscal session of the 95th General Assembly.
Senate Bill 6, Act 3, Senate Bill 9, Act 4, Senate Bill 11, Act 5, Senate Bill 12, Act 6, Senate Bill 17, Act 7. Senate Bill 18, Act 8, Senate Bill 25, Act 9, Senate Bill 27, Act 10, Senate Bill 28, Act 11, Senate Bill 33, Act 12. Senate Bill 34, Act 13, Senate Bill 35, Act 14, Senate Bill 37, Act 15, Senate Bill 38, Act 16, Senate Bill 40, Act 17. Senate Bill 44, Act 18, Senate Bill 45, Act 19, Senate Bill 46, Act 20,
Senate Bill 47, Act 21, Senate Bill 48, Act 22, Senate Bill 49, Act 23, Senate Bill 50, Act 24, Senate Bill 49, Act 23, Senate Bill 50, Act 24, Senate Bill 54, Act 25, Senate Bill 57, Act
Speaker 23
7:31
26. Sincerely, Sarah Sanders, Governor of Arkansas. Please file it. We are committee on joint budget who was deferred Senate Bill 58 by joint Senate Bill 20 by joint budget recommending pass. Calendar. We are committee on joint budget who was deferred Senate Bill.
Speaker 23
8:06
Okay. Start that again. Will your committee on joint budget, whom was referred Senate Bill 8, by joint budget, recommend you pass? Calendar. Okay, we read 20. Will your committee on joint budget, whom was referred Senate Bill 30, by joint budget, recommend you pass? Calendar. Will your committee on joint budget, whom was referred Senate Bill 36, by joint budget, recommend you pass? Calendar. We, your committee on joint budget, whom was referred Senate Bill 41 by joint budget, recommend you pass.
Calendar. We, your committee on joint budget, whom was referred Senate Bill 43 by joint budget, recommend you pass. Calendar. We, your committee on joint budget, whom was referred Senate Bill 58 by joint budget, recommend you pass. Calendar. We, your committee on joint budget, whom was referred Senate Bill 63 by joint budget, recommend you pass. Calendar. We, your committee on joint budget, whom was referred Senate Bill 67 by joint budget, recommend you pass. Calendar. Will your Committee on Joint Budget, who was referred to Senate Bill 73, by Joint Budget, recommend you pass. Calendar.
Chair
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9:01
Thank you, Madam Secretary. Is there any further business to
come before the body in the morning hour? If not, the morning hour has expired. We will now begin the business agenda. And we are going to begin today with the budget calendar. Senator
Senator Jonathan Dismang
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9:18
Dismang, you're recognized. Thank you, Governor. Members, here in a minute, since they've read those across the desk, We'll have a supplemental calendar that we're going to take up without objection after we finish with the resolution. So those will be the Senate items that came out of joint budget this morning for, you know, final business in joint budget.
All right, but I want to read through. You've got a calendar on your desk. We've got two we'll adopt. We'll do those first. And then we're going to batch all of the Senate bills that are on the front page, unless someone would like to pull one out. Our second batch will be the second page on your calendar. Those are House bills only. and then there'll be a third batch for the few that are left on the third page. I'm going to read through those quickly. If you have one you'd like to pull out,
please let us know. I'll do that before we get to the amendments. So page one, Senate Bill 67.
Senator Jonathan Dismang
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10:17
55, or 59. All right, seeing none, we'll
Speaker 39
10:26
move to page 2. 10-06, 10-13, 10-16, 10-33, 10-48, 10-50, 1054, 1065, 1078, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, flip poke, you got one? No. Okay.
1087, 1088, third page, 1091, 1092, 1094, 1095, 1096, or 1097. All right, and we obviously will have a chance to pull out before
Senator Jonathan Dismang
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11:19
we vote, but they're going to prepare that calendar. So with that, we'll go to Amendment 1 on Senate Bill 29.
Senator Jonathan Dismang
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11:32
motion to adopt amendment 1 to senate bill 29 all
Speaker 45
11:35
those in favor of the motion please signify by saying aye aye any opposed i just
Chair
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11:42
have it amendment is adopted please send to engrossing
Speaker 42
11:45
amendment 1 to senate bill 51 make a motion that we
Senator Jonathan Dismang
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11:48
adopt amendment 1 to senate bill 51 all those in
Speaker 45
11:51
favor please signify by saying aye Any opposed? Ayes have it. Amendment is adopted. Please send to engrossing.
Senator Jonathan Dismang
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12:00
All right. That'll bring us to the first batch, which is the Senate bills on page one. And
Speaker 11
12:11
I'm closed. Senate Bill 76 by Senator Dismang, an act for the Department of
Chair
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12:17
Finance and Administration, disbursing officer appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 10, by joint budget, an act for the Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Services Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 16, by joint budget, an act for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Capital Zoning District Commission Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Senate Bill 23, by joint budget, an act for the Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 24 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disability Services Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 55 by Joint Budget, an act for the Arkansas Supreme Court Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 59 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Education,
Speaker 23
13:12
Educational Television Division Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Chair
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13:17
Any questions? Anyone wish to speak against or for? Senator has closed. Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no
objection, Madam Secretary, please roll the vote. Boyd, Bryant, Caldwell, Clark, Crowell, Davis, Dees, Dismang, Dotson, English, Flippo, Flowers, Gilmore, Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, Blake Johnson, Mark Johnson, King, Letting, Love, McKee, Murdoch,
Speaker 11
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Peyton, Penzo, Petty, Rice, Scott, Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace.
Chair
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14:02
Any Senator wish to change his or her vote? Seeing no one, please cast up the ballot. By a vote of 33, yay, zero, nay. Senate Bills 76, 10, 16, 23, 24, 55, and 59 all pass, and the corresponding emergency clauses are adopted. Please transmit those bills to the House. Next, we will take up the batch on page 2.
Speaker 11
14:37
House Bill 1006 by Joint Budget, an act for the
Chair
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14:42
Department of Labor and Licensing Board and commissions appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, House Bill 1013 by joint budget, an act for the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, House Bill 1016 by joint budget, an act for the Arkansas Tech University appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, House Bill 1033 by joint budget, an act for the
Office of the Treasurer of State Refund of Local Taxes Appropriation for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. House Bill 1048 by Joint Budget, an act for the Office of Treasurer of State Assistance to Local Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Appropriation for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. House Bill 1050 by Joint Budget, an act for the Office of the Treasurer of State Amendment 74 Property Tax Appropriation for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. House Bill 1054 by joint budget, an act for the Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, House Bill 1065 by joint budget, an act for the Northwest Arkansas Community College Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, House Bill 1078 by joint budget, an act for the Department of Military Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, House Bill 1081 by joint budget,
Budget, an act for the Department of Energy and Environment, Oil, Gas Commission, reappropriation. House Bill 1082 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disability Services, reappropriation. House Bill 1083 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of the Military, reappropriation. House Bill 1084 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Education, Division of Higher Education, Northwest Technical Institute, reappropriation. House Bill 1085 by joint budget, an act for the Department of Education, Arkansas
School for the Deaf and Blind, reappropriation. House Bill 1086 by joint budget, an act for the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College, supplemental appropriation. House Bill 1087 by joint budget, an act for the Department of Finance and Administration, Racing Commission, supplemental appropriation, and House Bill 1088 by joint budget,
Speaker 11
17:01
an act for the Department of Finance and Administration disbursing officer supplemental appropriation. Any questions?
Chair
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17:10
Anyone wish to speak against or for? Senator has closed. Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no objection,
Madam Secretary, please roll the vote. Boyd, Bryant, Caldwell, Clark, Crowell, Davis, Dees, Dismang, Dotson, English, Flippo, Flowers, Gilmore, Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, Blake Johnson, Mark Johnson, King, Letting, Love, McKee, Murdoch, Payton, Penzo, Petty, Rice, Scott,
Speaker 11
17:42
Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace.
Chair
Unverified
17:46
Any senator wish to change his or her vote? Seeing no one, please cast up the ballot by a vote of 33, yay, zero, nay. House bills 10-06, 10-13, 10-16, 10-33, 10-48, 10-50, 10-54, 10-65, 10-78, 10-81, 10-82, 10-83, 10-84, 10-85, 10-86, 10-87, and 10-88 all pass.
And the corresponding emergency clauses are adopted. Please return these bills to the House. We will next take up the batch on page 3.
House Bill 1091 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Public Safety, Reappropriation. House Bill 1092 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction, Reappropriation. House Bill 1094 by Joint Budget, an act to make an appropriation for state turn back
for counties and municipalities by the Office of Treasurer of State Supplemental Appropriation, House Bill 1095 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Human Services Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services Reappropriation, House Bill 1096 by Joint Budget, an act for the Institutions of Higher Education Reappropriation, and House Bill 1097 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Division of Heritage reappropriation. Any questions? Anyone wish
to speak against or for? Senator has
closed. Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no objection,
Madam Secretary, please roll the vote. Boyd, Bryant, Caldwell, Clark, Kroll, Davis, Dees, Dismang, Dotson, English, Flippo, Flowers, Gilmore, Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, Blake Johnson, Mark Johnson,
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King, Letting, Love, McKee, Murdoch, Payton, Penzo, Petty, Rice, Scott, Simon, Stone,
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Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace. Any senator wish to change his or her vote? Seeing no one, please cast up the ballot by a vote of 33, yay, zero, nay. House Bills 1091, 1092, 1094, 1095, 1096, and 1097 all passed and the corresponding emergency clauses are adopted. Please return to the House.
Next, we will move to the regular agenda. We
will begin with Senate Resolution 23. Senator Hammer. thank you madam governor could we
ask for leave for john and his family and any other guests that are here to observe a great day thank you have your
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Senate Resolution 23 by Senator Hammer and the 34 senators in this body to honor John Pendleton Reed for his exemplary and dedicated service to the Senate and to the state of Arkansas. Senator Hamer. Thank you. I'd like to say a few things
and recognize Senator Hester Pro Tem. Everyone signed on to this resolution. John has served a great career here with the Senate as a great example of what it's like to be a public servant both to the public but also to us which is not an easy thing to do, and so anybody that hangs around as long as he did here deserves some recognition, and we're proud to have his family with him, and want to recognize Senator Hester for the comments he has, and then Madam Governor, we would have Secretary Reed the resolution, please.
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Well, I'll steal one of Mr. Reed's statements. He served a year for every member in here, and that was quite an accomplishment, and he took us from radio addresses to social media expectations and transitions and 35 members won 35 different things all the time and that was a very very difficult time and you over 30 with all the different changes in in the world and we are so grateful for your service so grateful for your time so grateful for your
smiling wife always to be around here as well anyway we're glad to have this time it was a much-deserved honor. Whereas
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John Pendleton Reed, an important and valued member of the staff of the Senate, who served in the role of public information officer, officially retired on November 30th, 2025, after over 35 years of steadfast commitment to the Senate and to the state of Arkansas. And whereas John Reed was born on October 14th, 1954, at the Willow Run Air Force
Base in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Roy Reed and Norma Reed. And whereas as a child, John Reed moved around the United States with his family, as his father, Roy Reed, took various assignments as a newspaper man. First in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where Roy Reed was in the United States Air Force and ran the Willow Run Air Force Base newspaper. And then in Atlanta, Georgia, Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, Louisiana, as part of Roy Reed's job at the New York Times.
And whereas John Reed attended public schools in Little Rock, Atlanta, and New Orleans before graduating in 1973 from Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans. And whereas John attended Yale University, from which he graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Literature. And whereas John, who was fluent in both written and spoken Spanish, Spent his junior year of college abroad in Madrid at the St. Louis University in Madrid. And whereas in April of 1980, after graduating from college,
John moved to Madrid, Spain to work at the Institutious Mangold, where he taught English as a foreign language, worked as an administrator, conducted placement interviews, operated the language laboratory, and wrote test materials. And whereas in October of 1983, John moved from Madrid, Spain to Pine Bluff, Arkansas to work at the Pine Bluff Commercial, where he was a business and political issues reporter. And whereas in February 1985, John went to work for the Arkansas Gazette,
where he became the capital beat reporter and covered the legislature, state government, and gubernatorial and United States Senate races, and where he won multiple awards for his reporting on teenage pregnancies in Arkansas. And whereas on August 1st, 1990, John Reed began his employment with the Senate as public information officer. And whereas from the first day that he set foot in the Senate chamber, John Reed has demonstrated a rare loyalty as a state employee and a deep dedication to the legislative institution
and its members. And whereas throughout his over 35 years of service with the Senate, John Reed's institutional knowledge has contributed greatly to the operation of the Senate. And whereas public information officer of the Senate, John, carried out his responsibilities with accuracy and professionalism. And whereas John Reed has left an indelible mark upon the Senate through his dedication and commitment to serving the people of Arkansas. And whereas during his service as public information officer, John Reed also found town to raise two sons, Bernard and Vincent,
and spend time with his wife, Angie Klingman-Reed, whom he married in January of 2013 during the regular session of the 89th General Assembly. And whereas in his retirement, John will have time to focus on his hobbies, which include reading mystery books, supporting the Atlanta Braves, the
New Orleans Saints, and the Arkansas Razorbacks, listening to music, and relearning how to play the guitar. Whereas John will be sorely missed by staff and members of the Senate for his expertise and his institutional knowledge.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 95th General Assembly of the state of Arkansas that the Senate honor John Pendleton Reed for his exemplary and dedicated service to the Senate and to the state of Arkansas, and be it further resolved that the staff and members of the Senate join in in congratulating John Pendleton Reed on his retirement in expressing their heartfelt gratitude to John for his over 35 years of service to the Senate and in wishing him the very best in the years ahead. Be it further resolved upon adoption of this resolution,
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a copy be presented to John Pendleton Reed by the Secretary of the
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Senate. Thank you, Madam Secretary. All those in favor of Senate Resolution 23 to honor John Pendleton Reed for his exemplary and dedicated service to the Senate and to the state of Arkansas, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed, ayes have it. Senate Resolution 23 is adopted. And before we go into a brief recess, John, I would invite you to make remarks.
You can do so in English or Spanish.
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Thank you. You know, when I met people outside of this body, outside the Capitol, who asked me what I do for a living, my stock response for 35 years was I had the easiest job in the world, which was to make the Arkansas Senate look good. Because, I mean, it truly is an honor and a privilege, always has been, to work for, number one, this institution on the south end of the building,
which I always called the business end of this building. But then the individuals, and there's been a lot of y'all because of term limits, something about getting elected to the Senate brings out the best in y'all. And I think that has been why it's been a privilege to work with y'all, thank you.
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Thank you, John, for your service. And thank you to the family for supporting John all these years. And Senator Hammer, did you want to say something before we go into a brief recess? Brief
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recess, please. Senate will stand in recess for a couple of moments.
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Senate will be called back to order. Before we take up
the next agenda item, I would like to welcome some students from rural special elementary school
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they have either here today in the gallery their
visit has been scheduled since November and so we're glad to have them here today so welcome to our students
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from Rural Special Elementary next we will take up agenda item, Senate Resolution 26. Senate Resolution
26 by Senator Petty to congratulate Mr. Justin Tate on his accomplishments. Senator Petty, you're recognized. Thank you,
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Madam President. And members, this is a special time and I'll tell you more about it, but I'd like to ask for leave for my friend Justin Tate and his family. All right. Come here, Justin. so members uh justin and and i'm gonna have the the secretary read the resolution but but just a little bit about justin he's from elkins arkansas he is an accomplished special olympian the guy can
run justin and i justin boyd and i have uh decided we're never going to ask him to join us he's that good of a runner. But in 2026, the Special Olympics is about to kick off here in June in Minneapolis, Minnesota. And he was chosen, one of eight Special Olympians chosen, to carry the torch in the law enforcement torch run across the country. We're starting in one part and ending in the other. And he will also be one of the ones that gets to run into the stadium. Just
like they do in the regular Olympics every four years, he will be able to carry that and hopefully he'll be the one that's chosen to actually represent Arkansas and carry the torch in. But the final leg program is a program that was added several years after they had started that. But law enforcement is the largest grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics. And so I wanted to honor him today. And so, Madam Secretary, if you would read the resolution.
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Whereas Mr. Justin Tate of Elkins, Arkansas, is an accomplished Special Olympian
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and athlete. Whereas the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are set to begin on June 20th, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. And whereas since its founding in 1981 by Kansas Police Chief Richard LaMunnion, the
Law Enforcement Torch Run has grown to be the largest grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics. And whereas since 1987, as part of the final leg program of the Law Enforcement Torch Run,
law enforcement officers and Special Olympians from around the world have been chosen to represent their country, state, and carry the Special Olympics torch known as the Flame of Hope to the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Games and Special Olympics USA Games. And whereas the final leg of the law enforcement torch run is the culmination of long periods of training, fundraising, awareness efforts, and preparation for the Special Olympics, and is the final torch relay of the Special Olympics in which the guardians of the flame
bring the flame of hope to light and cauldron at opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Games and symbolizes the official start of the competition. And whereas there may only be up to eight Special Olympians chosen as Guardians of the Flame for a specific Special Olympics. And whereas Mr. Tate was chosen to participate as a Guardian of the Flame in the final leg. And whereas Mr. Tate was chosen to be a Guardian of the Flame due to his dedication and passion to supporting Special Olympics Arkansas
as well as his conditioning and ability to run up to five miles per day and whereas his role as guardian of the flame mr tate will carry the flame of hope to the opening ceremonies of the special olympics usa games and whereas the duties of the guardian of the flame will begin for mr tate on may 30th 2026 and mr tate will run across the united states until the beginning of the opening ceremonies at the special olympics usa games on june 20th 2026 in minneapolis now therefore be it resolved by the senate of the 95th general
Assembly of the state of Arkansas that the Senate congratulate Mr. Justin Tate for his selection as a guardian of the flame of the final leg of the law enforcement torch run and laud Mr. Justin Tate for his dedication and passion to supporting Special Olympics Arkansas. Thank
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you, Madam Secretary. Madam President, I might add
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that when we did pictures before, he looked awful good in that seat and he handled that gavel pretty well, so
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you may have a replacement All those in favor of Senate Resolution 26 to congratulate Mr. Justin Tate on his accomplishments, please signify by saying aye.
Aye. Any opposed, ayes have it. Senate Resolution 26 is adopted. Thank you.
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Next we will take up Senate Resolution 27. Senate Resolution 27 by
Senator Petty to recognize the Elkins High School Elks as the 2025 Class for a football
state champions. Senator Petty, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam President.
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The football team is here. They are on the other end, so I'm going to just tell you a little bit about Elkins won the 4A state championship this year in Little Rock against Dardanelle. I don't know who represents Dardanelle. I think it may be Senator Davis there, but anyway, they finished 14-1, this story about Elkins' coach, Zach Watson. He's a, he's a, he comes from a good family and a football family. His, his dad was my coach way back when. And so I would
just ask for a good vote on this, obviously, and then we'll take pictures after we're in dismissed during recess
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so. Thanks Senator Petty. All those in favor of Senate resolution 27 to
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recognize the Elkins High School Elks as the 2025 class 4a football state champions please signify by saying aye. Any opposed As have it, Senate Resolution 27 is adopted.
Madam Secretary, there are items at the desk. Yes, Madam President. We, your Committee on Joint Budget, to whom was referred Senate Bill 77, recommend do pass as amended number one. Calendar. Senate Memorial Resolution 4 by Senator Davis et al. In respectful memory of Representative Stanley Jack Stanberry, and in recognition of his many contributions to the state of Arkansas and to his local community. Senate Memorial Resolution 4. Calendar. Senate Resolution
34 by Senator Davis. To recognize the Arkansas Tech University Golden Sun's cross-country team for winning the Great American Conference Championship. Senate Resolution 34. Calendar. Notice of the passage and the return of Senate Bill 1 by the House. Enroll it.
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Senator Dismayne, you're recognized. Thank you, members. We had an amendment in special language to Senate Bill 77. That was the AETN-PBS matching fund. Originally, it had a transfer of GAD. the amendment was to remove that, so there is no funding tied to that from the state. I mean, we didn't anticipate if there's a successful fundraise that eventually the governor's office would make a request for restricted reserve transfer, which will be coming before us in ALC. But we're way ahead of that in that conversation.
But anyway, to be able to move things along, I'd like to make a motion to suspend the rules to adopt Amendment 1 to Senate Bill
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77. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Ayes have it. Amendment 1 to Senate Bill
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77. All right, so we've made a motion to suspend the rules. This is a motion to adopt Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 77. Again, it's to remove the GAD transfer language. So we have no bills that did a direct GAD transfer that were member-driven.
And then we have, and this would replace that language with just a, if funds were to be made available. All
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those in favor of the motion, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? As have it,
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amendment is adopted. Please send to engrossing. Senator Dismang, you're
recognized. I am so sorry, good grief. I've said Dismang so many times. Senator Letting, you're recognized. That's okay. I'm happy to be mistaken for
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Senator Dismang. Colleagues, just want to take a quick moment to recognize our doctor of the day,
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Dr. Catherine Balts, a doctor of ophthalmology here in Little Rock. She's in the back of the chamber here. I would note that her father, a former constituent of mine, Dr. Morris Henry, served in the legislature from, I believe, she said 1967 through 1982, and he did it like you should. He started in the House and then came to the Senate, but he's a wonderful person, and he passed recently, and so we miss him deeply. But we also have our nurse of the day, Lee Fazio. She is here as well.
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Thank you. Senator Hickey, you're recognized. Just an
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announcement to get this on record. It'll be the intent whenever we come in Monday after the House adjourns, if they transmit the Homestead Tax Credit down here that Revin Tax will meet. Now, if they get down there and get locked up for three or four hours, then we'll have to do it and we'll have to suspend rules and do that. But it will be our intent that whenever they adjourn, they transmit that,
then we'll go into Revin Tax. but just wanted to get that out there so it'll be of public notice also. Senator Hester, you're recognized.
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Members, we've been doing some announcements, but we are not done with our regular business yet. But I am going to ask Lieutenant Governor if we can recess for just a few minutes and ask all the members to go to the quiet room so we can visit with you about
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something. Thank you, Senator Hester. Senate will stand and recess.
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Senate will come back to Order. Madam Secretary, are there items at the desk?
Yes, Madam President. We are committing on engrossed bills to whom was referred Senate Bill 29 by joint budget. Report
that we have carefully compared the engrossed copy with the original and find the same correctly engrossed. Calendar. We are committing on engrossed bills to whom was referred Senate Bill 51 by joint budget. Report that we have carefully compared the engrossed copy with the original and find
the same correctly engrossed. Calendar. Next, we will take up budget calendar again. Senator Dismang.
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Members, you have a supplemental budget calendar on your desk.
I'm going to read through the items on the desk. If there's one that you'd like to pull out for a separate vote, let me know. If not, we'll be voting the supplemental calendar
as a batch. All right, Senate Bill 8, Senate Bill 20, Senate Bill 30, Senate Bill 36, Senate Bill
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41, Senate Bill 43, Senate Bill 58, Senate Bill 63, Senate Bill 67, Senate Bill 73.
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Okay. Start with 8. Senate Bill 8 by Joint Budget, an
act for the Department of Commerce Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 20 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Human Services Division of Medical Services Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 30 by Joint Budget, an act for the Office of the Governor Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 36 by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Agriculture Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Senate Bill 41 by joint budget, an act for the University of Arkansas Fayetteville appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 43 by joint budget, an act for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 58 by joint budget, an act for the Department of Education Division of Higher Education appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Senate Bill 63, by Joint Budget, an
act for the Department of Human Services, Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services, Supplemental Appropriation.
Senate Bill 67, by Joint Budget, an act for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Supplemental Appropriation. And Senate
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Bill 73, by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Commerce, Arkansas Economic
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Development Commission, Supplemental Appropriation. Any questions? Anyone wish to speak against or for? Senator has closed. Any objection to rolling the vote?
Seeing no objection, Madam Secretary, please
roll the vote. Boyd, Bryant, Caldwell, Clark, Kroll, Davis, Dees, Dismang, Dotson, English, Flippo, Flowers,
Gilmore, Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, Blake Johnson, Mark Johnson, King, Letting, Love, McKee, Murdoch, Peyton, Penzo, Petty, Rice, Scott, Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace. Any
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vote? Seeing no one, please cast up the ballot by a vote of 33 yea, 0 nay. Senate Bills 8, 20, 30, 36, 41, 43, 58, 63, 67, and 73 all passed in the corresponding
emergency clauses are adopted. Please transmit those bills to the House. Other business. Senator
Dismang, you're recognized. All right, members. So
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things could get pretty interesting over the next couple of
days as we get into next week. We're doing our part in getting appropriations out, sending them over to the House. You know, hopefully they proceed and take care of the appropriations over there. I think they've already had one appropriation that they failed to pass today. As you all know, we can re-vote appropriations without limit, unfortunately, sometimes.
But joint budget members probably need to stay pretty fluid and make sure that you do your best to be here on Monday in case we need to try to take any swift action. We'll probably go ahead and calendar some meetings at the call of the chair. And again, we'll hopefully be able to get through
this session on Wednesday. But again, we're doing what we need to do, I think, on our side. Senator Hester,
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you're recognized. Members, I think next week we're going to come in Monday at 3 o'clock.
And like Senator Hickey said, if the House passes the property tax off of their floor, then we'll have a revenue and tax meeting after our time. But we may have to hang around for a minute until they pass it so we can read it across our desk and assign it to committee. But 3
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o'clock Monday, then probably 1 o'clock Tuesday and 11 o'clock
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Wednesday. Other announcements? Senator Stone, you're recognized for an announcement.
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Members, I just want to remind everybody about the luncheon that's being hosted today by the Arkansas Timber Producers Association, the Arkansas Forestry Association, and the Arkansas Pulp and Paper Industry Association. The timber industry has a large economic impact on the state, and if anybody has time to come by the red and blue building after we adjourn, I'd appreciate it. I think there's a lot to learn. Thank you. Thanks, Senator Stone. Senator
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Dees, who are recognized? Thank you, Madam Chair.
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Members, Tuesday next week is the charity softball game. Bring your gear, bring your athletic gear, and bring your will to win. Let's make sure we bring it back
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to the Senate. Thank you. Any other announcements? If no further announcements, the Senate will stand in adjournment subject to the clearing of the desk until Monday at 3 p.m. Thank you.
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Items to be Read Across the Desk
BUSINESS AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD READING AND ADOPTION
SR23 K. Hammer TO HONOR JOHN PENDLETON REED FOR HIS EXEMPLARY AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SENATE AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Recess
Reconvene
SR26 J. Petty TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
SR27 J. Petty TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.
Items read across the desk
Bills to be Amended
SB77 #1
Doctor of the Day
Recess
Reconvene
Items at the desk
SB29 #1 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB51 #1 AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - OPERATIONS AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Senators
SB76 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Joint Budget Committee
SB10 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB16 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB23 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB24 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB55 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB59 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
Vote on Batch #1 of Senate Budget Bills
HB1006 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1013 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT RICH MOUNTAIN APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1016 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1033 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - REFUND OF LOCAL TAXES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1048 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1050 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - AMENDMENT 74 PROPERTY TAX APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1054 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1065 AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1078 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1081 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - OIL AND GAS COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1082 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1083 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1084 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION - NORTHWEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1085 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1086 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
HB1087 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - RACING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
HB1088 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
Vote on Batch #2 of House Budget Bills
HB1091 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1092 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1094 AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES BY THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
HB1095 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1096 AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION.
HB1097 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE REAPPROPRIATION.
Vote on Batch #3 of House Budget Bills
Motion to Add and Vote on the Supplemental Calendar - Batch #4)
SB8 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB20 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB30 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB36 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB41 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB43 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB58 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB63 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
SB67 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
SB73 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
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