SB10
An Act For The Department Of Commerce - Division Of Workforce Services Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 1, 2026): Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 10 is an appropriation bill for the Arkansas Department of Commerce's Division of Workforce Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees for various units within the division and outlines the funding for their salaries, operating expenses, and benefits. The bill authorizes appropriations across multiple categories, including general operations, unemployment benefits, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs, and the New Hire Registry. It also provides for specific trust fund expenditures, such as interest payments on federal unemployment insurance advances and worker training programs. The legislation sets out specific budget items and authorized spending levels for administrative, legal, and operational support. The primary purpose is to ensure the continued financial and personnel-related functioning of the state's workforce and unemployment insurance systems.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the employees of the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services who receive salaries and support for their operations, as well as Arkansas residents and workers who rely on unemployment insurance, disaster relief, workforce training programs, and reemployment services. Additionally, the administrative operations of the agency benefit from the funding required to maintain essential government services and information systems like the New Hire Registry.
Who Might Suffer?
There is no direct negative impact on any specific group or individual inherent in the bill, as it is a standard appropriations measure for existing state services. However, taxpayers could be considered indirectly affected as the bill authorizes the expenditure of significant public funds (including federal and state cash/trust funds) to sustain these government operations. Additionally, employers paying into the unemployment insurance system may be affected by the management and allocation of these trust funds as outlined in the budget.
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