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 allocations include funding for the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association, disaster assistance grants, and public service programs such as child welfare and organ donation education. Notably, the bill introduces new appropriations, including $75,000,000 for pension and relief funds, $2,100,000,000 for miscellaneous federal programs, and $25,000,000 for fire protection services, emphasizing the importance of supporting essential services across multiple sectors.

Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program for pregnancy help organizations with a $2 million appropriation and mandates annual reporting on funding provided to these organizations. It modifies the effective dates for various provisions to run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and includes procedural guidelines for the transfer of appropriations, ensuring legislative oversight. The bill also introduces an Innovation and Project Development fund for state enterprise innovation projects, requiring approval for fund transfers, and establishes a Drug Task Force Fund to support eligible drug task forces in the state. Overall, HB1202 aims to enhance the efficiency of state operations while ensuring compliance with budgetary procedures and maintaining funding levels for critical programs.

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)