HB1027

House Bill 1027 is a fiscal appropriation bill for the Arkansas Department of Health's Health Services Permit Agency for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It authorizes a maximum of four regular full-time employees and establishes salary rates for these positions. The bill appropriates a total of $480,745, covering regular salaries, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. It includes special language allowing the agency to carry forward unexpended balances of funds generated by fees and fines into the following fiscal year, subject to reporting and compliance requirements. The act mandates strict adherence to state fiscal laws and procedures. Additionally, the bill contains an emergency clause, enabling it to take effect on July 1, 2026, to ensure the continued operation of the agency.