SB34
An Act For The Department Of Corrections - Arkansas Sentencing Commission 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.
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 34 is a fiscal appropriation act for the Arkansas Department of Corrections - Arkansas Sentencing Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $475,757 to cover personal services, regular salaries for three authorized employees, and general operating expenses. It specifies the maximum number of employees and their salary grades for the upcoming fiscal year. Furthermore, the bill mandates compliance with state fiscal control laws and procurement regulations. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause, enabling it to take effect on July 1, 2026, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the agency.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the Arkansas Sentencing Commission and its three employees, as the bill provides the necessary funding for their salaries, operational expenses, and ongoing administrative functions. Additionally, the Arkansas Department of Corrections benefits from the continued support of the Commission's activities.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no groups or entities directly negatively impacted by this legislation, as it is a routine budgetary appropriation intended to maintain the existing operations of a state agency. However, from a fiscal perspective, taxpayers may be considered impacted as the funds are derived from the state's Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account, representing an allocation of public resources that cannot be used for other purposes.
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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