SB68
An Act For The Department Of Commerce - Division Of Workforce Services Reappropriation.
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 68 is a fiscal measure aimed at reappropriating unspent balances of capital improvement funds for the Arkansas Department of Commerce's Division of Workforce Services. Specifically, it reauthorizes a total of $68 million—divided into $28 million and $40 million allocations—from the Skills Development Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. These funds are designated for personal services, operating expenses, debt service, construction, equipment, and grants related to statewide workforce development programs. The bill establishes strict disbursement controls, requiring compliance with state fiscal and purchasing laws and prohibiting the use of general maintenance and operation funds for these specific capital projects. It also includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations are available by the start of the fiscal year to prevent potential disruption to workforce development initiatives.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the Arkansas Department of Commerce, specifically the Division of Workforce Services, and the various entities that participate in statewide workforce development programs, such as training providers, educational institutions, and businesses seeking grants or support for skills development initiatives.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no identifiable groups or entities that are directly or negatively impacted by this legislation, as it is a routine reappropriation bill intended to continue funding for previously authorized governmental programs and administrative functions.
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