HB1081
An Act For The Department Of Energy And Environment - Oil And Gas Commission Reappropriation.
Last Action (April 14, 2026): Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1081 is a reappropriation act for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Oil and Gas Commission. The bill authorizes the transfer and continuation of existing capital improvement appropriations into the 2026 fiscal year. Specifically, it allocates $275,274 in federal funds and $296,552 in cash funds for the purpose of roof repairs at an education center and warehouse facility. The act includes standard fiscal control measures, requiring compliance with state purchasing and accounting laws. It also includes an emergency clause to ensure the funds are available by July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption of agency operations.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment and the Oil and Gas Commission, as the bill provides the necessary financial authority to complete previously authorized infrastructure maintenance projects, specifically roof repairs for their education center and warehouse facility. Additionally, contractors or construction firms hired to perform the roof repair work will benefit from the project funding.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no clear groups or entities negatively impacted by this legislation, as it reauthorizes existing appropriations for essential maintenance rather than establishing new taxes or reallocating funds from other active public programs. The fiscal impact is limited to the repurposing of previously approved funds for facility upkeep.
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