HB1060

House Bill 1060 is a fiscal appropriation bill for the Arkansas State Library for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It establishes the maximum number of authorized personnel and allocates funding for various departmental operations, including state and federal programs, grants, and aid to public libraries. The bill sets specific appropriations for salaries, operating expenses, books, and subscriptions, and includes provisions for carrying forward unexpended balances from the previous fiscal year. Additionally, it directs the Arkansas State Library to modify its standards for state aid to ensure that rural libraries, which may struggle to meet the one-mill property tax requirement, can demonstrate alternative revenue sources to qualify for funding. The bill includes standard fiscal compliance requirements and an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2026.