SB63
An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Aging, Adult, And Behavioral Health Services Supplemental Appropriation.
Last Action (April 14, 2026): Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 63 is a supplemental appropriations bill that provides $2,000,000 in additional funding to the Arkansas Department of Human Services, specifically for the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services. The funds are earmarked for senior citizen centers and are intended to supplement amounts previously appropriated in Act 890 of 2025. The bill authorizes the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State to transfer these funds from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund. It also includes an emergency clause, stating that the additional funding is necessary to prevent an interruption in essential government services. The act requires strict adherence to state procurement and fiscal control laws in the disbursement of these funds.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are senior citizen centers across Arkansas and the elderly individuals who utilize these facilities for essential services, support, and social programs. The Department of Human Services, specifically the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services, also benefits by receiving the necessary financial resources to maintain its operations.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary group negatively impacted is the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund, which will see a reduction of $2,000,000 to cover this supplemental appropriation. Taxpayers may also be indirectly impacted, as this money is no longer available for other potential state budgetary needs or reserve purposes.
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