The bill, HB1202, proposes a comprehensive appropriation for the Department of Finance and Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, allocating funds for various state programs and initiatives. Key appropriations include $1,313,406 for miscellaneous grants and expenses, $2,100,000,000 for federal programs, and specific allocations such as $450,000 for the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association, $2 million for drug enforcement and education, and $3.5 billion for the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act of 2021. The bill also establishes a grant program for Pregnancy Help Organizations with $2 million in funding and mandates annual reporting on the distribution of these funds.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions to enhance oversight and flexibility in fund management, including a requirement for a final report six months after the last expenditure and prior approval from the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee for any appropriation transfers. It specifies that certain provisions will be effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and includes special language addressing funding procedures for state agencies. Notably, the bill creates a new "Drug Task Force Fund" to support drug task forces and establishes an Innovation and Project Development appropriation for state enterprise innovation projects, ensuring that funds are used effectively and transparently.

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)