HB1107

House Bill 1107 is an appropriation act for the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) - Division of County Operations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular and temporary personnel and provides funding for operating expenses, grant programs, and administrative support. Significant funding allocations include the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant, SNAP, the Summer EBT program, and emergency rental assistance. It also authorizes the transfer of $7.5 million from TANF funds to the Arkansas Better Chance Program. Additionally, the bill mandates that the DHS apply for a federal waiver to restrict how TANF beneficiaries spend their benefits and limits cash withdrawals from EBT cards. Failure to request this waiver would result in a restriction on the department's ability to expend funds for the TANF program. The bill is intended to provide the necessary fiscal authority for the division to continue operations during the upcoming fiscal year.