HB1097
An Act For The Department Of Parks, Heritage, And Tourism - Division Of Heritage 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 1097 is a fiscal bill that reappropriates unspent capital improvement balances for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Division of Heritage for the 2026 fiscal year. The bill allocates $750,000 for special maintenance from the Arkansas Division of Heritage Special Fund Account and $10,000,000 for the acquisition, management, and preservation of state-owned lands, historic sites, buildings, and objects. The measure includes strict disbursement controls, requiring compliance with state fiscal and purchasing laws. It prohibits using funds meant for general maintenance and operations for these specific capital projects. Furthermore, the bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective on July 1, 2026, to ensure the continuity of agency operations.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the Division of Heritage, as this bill provides them with the legal authority to utilize previously appropriated funds for capital improvements and preservation efforts. Additionally, the public and entities involved in historical preservation, tourism, and state land management benefit from the continued funding for the maintenance and protection of Arkansas's historic sites and state-owned properties.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no groups or entities directly negatively impacted by this bill. As a reappropriation act, it serves to carry forward existing funding rather than introducing new taxes or reallocating resources away from other specific programs or agencies.
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