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SB6

An Act For The Department Of Commerce - Division Of Aeronautics Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

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Last Action (April 15, 2026): Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the CALENDAR.

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AI-Generated Summary

This bill provides the fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriation for the Arkansas Department of Commerce's Division of Aeronautics. It establishes a maximum of six regular employees and sets their salary grades. The act allocates a total of $16,518,370 from the Division of Aeronautics Fund for personal services, operating expenses, and airport grants to cities, counties, and other eligible entities. Additionally, it authorizes an appropriation of $12,000,000 in federal funds to be used for airport grants and related expenses. The bill includes standard provisions requiring compliance with state procurement and fiscal control laws. Finally, it declares an emergency, ensuring the act takes effect on July 1, 2026, to ensure the continued operation of the division.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries include the Arkansas Department of Commerce - Division of Aeronautics and its employees, who receive funding for operations and staffing. Additionally, cities, counties, and other entities involved in aviation infrastructure projects across the state will benefit from the $27 million total allocated for airport grant funding and development.

Who Might Suffer?

There are no groups specifically targeted for negative impact by this legislation. As an appropriations bill, the primary 'negative' impact is the allocation of taxpayer funds, which limits those specific resources from being used for other state priorities.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 15, 2026
Yea: 34 Nay: 0 NV: 0 Absent: 1 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate Yea
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate Yea
Greg Leding Democrat Senate Yea
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Yea
Bryan King Republican Senate Yea
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Yea
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Yea
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate Yea
Jim Dotson Republican Senate Yea
John Payton Republican Senate Absent
Alan Clark Republican Senate Yea
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Yea
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Yea
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Yea
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat Senate Yea
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Yea
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Yea
Matt McKee Republican Senate Yea
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Yea
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea
Brad Simon Republican Senate Yea
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