SB26

Senate Bill 26 is an appropriation act for the Arkansas Department of Commerce - Division of Aeronautics for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill establishes the maximum number of personnel for the division at six full-time employees and specifies their salary grades. It provides funding for personal services, operating expenses, and professional fees. Furthermore, the bill authorizes $15 million in state funding and $12 million in federal funding for airport grant programs and related expenses. It mandates compliance with existing state fiscal laws and procedures for the disbursement of these funds. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations take effect on July 1, 2025.