HB1078

An Act For The Department Of The Military Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

Introduced

Last Action (April 2, 2026): REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1078 is a appropriations bill that provides funding for the Arkansas Department of the Military for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill outlines the maximum number of regular, part-time, and temporary staff allowed and provides funding for personal services, operating expenses, and specific programs. Key funding areas include general department operations, emergency military call-up and court-martial expenses, the National Guard Museum, and facilities at Fort Chaffee. It also authorizes expenditures from federal and cash funds, including those for the Federal Training Site operations and a Counter Drug Asset Forfeiture program. Additionally, the bill includes special provisions for salary adjustments based on U.S. Department of Defense pay plans, the authority to transfer funds for promotional items, and the ability to carry forward unexpended funds for future construction and maintenance projects. The total appropriation covers a wide array of administrative, operational, and emergency functions for the state's military apparatus.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are the employees of the Arkansas Department of the Military, who receive salaries and benefits funded by this act. Other beneficiaries include the National Guard, military personnel who may receive support from the Military Family Relief Grant Program, and the facilities and infrastructure at Fort Chaffee and other state training sites that benefit from the maintenance and construction appropriations. Additionally, the public benefits indirectly through the maintenance of emergency call-up capabilities and counter-drug programs.

Who Might Suffer?

There are no specific groups or entities directly and negatively impacted by this bill. As a routine appropriations act for government operations, the primary trade-off involves the allocation of state and federal funds, which prevents those resources from being directed toward other state government priorities or tax reduction measures.

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