The bill, HB1202, proposes a comprehensive appropriation plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, allocating a total of $1,747,490 for contributions to interstate organizations, $103,550,000 for miscellaneous transfers, and $1,313,406 for various grants and expenses. Key funding highlights include $21,000 for the Association of Racing Commissioners, $183,000 for the Council of State Government, and $450,000 for the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association. The bill also introduces significant new appropriations, such as $75,000,000 for the Firemen's and Police Officers' Pension and Relief Fund, $2,100,000,000 for miscellaneous federal programs, and $25,000,000 for fire protection services, reflecting a strong emphasis on public safety, education, and health services.

Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program for Pregnancy Help Organizations with $2 million in funding and mandates annual reporting by the Department of Finance and Administration on the distribution of these funds. It includes provisions for the transfer of appropriations related to the American Rescue Plan and Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, ensuring legislative oversight. The bill modifies effective dates for various provisions to run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and introduces a new "Drug Task Force Fund" to support eligible drug task forces. An emergency clause is included to facilitate immediate implementation for essential governmental operations.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1202 V3 - 4-1-2025 04:30 PM: 5-64-505, 04-01-2025, 26-57-611, 26-57-614, 14-284-101, 22-8-201, 3-5-901, 19-4-521, 19-4-525, 19-4-522, 19-4-1612, 19-4-527, 19-4-801, 19-7-501, 19-4-101, 6-64-604, 6-64-606, 16-90-701, 19-4-701, 19-6-803(c)
Old version HB1202 V4 - 4-1-2025 04:53 PM: 5-64-505, 04-01-2025, 26-57-611, 26-57-614, 14-284-101, 22-8-201, 3-5-901, 19-4-521, 19-4-525, 19-4-522, 19-4-1612, 19-4-527, 19-4-801, 19-7-501, 19-4-101, 6-64-604, 6-64-606, 16-90-701, 19-4-701, 19-6-803(c)
Old version HB1202 V5 - 4-10-2025 04:59 PM: 5-64-505, 04-10-2025, 26-57-611, 26-57-614, 14-284-101, 22-8-201, 3-5-901, 19-4-521, 19-4-525, 19-4-522, 19-4-1612, 19-4-527, 19-4-801, 19-7-501, 19-4-101, 6-64-604, 6-64-606, 16-90-701, 19-4-701, 19-6-803(c)
Act 1006: 5-64-505, 04-10-2025, 26-57-611, 26-57-614, 14-284-101, 22-8-201, 3-5-901, 19-4-521, 19-4-525, 19-4-522, 19-4-1612, 19-4-527, 19-4-801, 19-7-501, 19-4-101, 6-64-604, 6-64-606, 16-90-701, 19-4-701, 19-6-803(c)