SB6
An Act For The Department Of Commerce - Division Of Aeronautics Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 15, 2026): Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the CALENDAR.
Sponsors
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, 2026View 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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