HB1024

An Act For The Department Of Parks, Heritage, And Tourism - Division Of Heritage Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

Introduced

Last Action (April 1, 2026): Returned by the Committee Do Pass

AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1024 is an appropriation act for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (Division of Heritage) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill authorizes staffing levels for the department, setting maximum numbers of regular and part-time/extra-help employees. It provides specific funding allocations from various sources, including the Division of Arkansas Heritage Fund, Amendment 75 Conservation Tax, and several cash funds for cultural centers and state commissions. The total appropriations cover regular salaries, personal services matching, maintenance, general operations, grants, and specialized programs like the Black History Commission. The bill also establishes funding for federal programs and historic preservation efforts. It serves as a standard fiscal measure to ensure the continued operational funding and staffing of the Division of Heritage.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are the employees and administrative staff of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, specifically those within the Division of Heritage. Additionally, the public and various cultural and historical entities benefit from the continued funding of state museums, heritage grants, historic preservation programs, the Black History Commission, and the Ouachita River Commission, which are supported by the appropriations in this bill.

Who Might Suffer?

There are no specific groups or entities directly negatively impacted by this bill. As a routine appropriation act for the maintenance of existing government functions and state-managed cultural resources, it does not impose new regulations, taxes, or restrictions. Any potential negative impact would be limited to the opportunity cost of these funds, meaning other state programs not included in this appropriation act did not receive this specific funding.

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