HB1086
An Act For The University Of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College Supplemental Appropriation.
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 1086 is a supplemental appropriation act that authorizes $25,000,000 in additional cash funds for capital improvements at the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. These funds are intended to supplement existing appropriations established by Act 31 of 2025. The bill mandates strict compliance with Arkansas state fiscal control laws and procurement regulations. It includes an emergency clause, stating that the additional funding is necessary due to unforeseen circumstances to ensure the continued provision of essential educational services by the institution. The act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiary is the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, which gains access to additional financial resources for capital improvements. Indirectly, the students, faculty, and staff of the college benefit through the maintenance, renovation, or expansion of campus facilities, which supports the institution's ongoing educational operations and essential services.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups identified as being negatively impacted by this bill. As this is an appropriation of existing cash funds for a specific public institution, it does not impose new taxes or restrictive mandates on the public. Any potential negative impact would be limited to the reduction of available cash funds that could have otherwise been directed toward other state interests or alternative projects.
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