HB1099
An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Developmental Disabilities Services Appropriation.
Last Action (April 15, 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 1099 is an appropriation act that provides $110,000 in funding to the Arkansas Department of Human Services, specifically for the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. These funds are designated as a grant for the Special Olympics to support athlete participation in national competitions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill authorizes the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State to transfer these funds from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to a specific cash fund for this purpose. The legislation mandates strict compliance with state procurement and fiscal control laws in the disbursement of these funds. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, establishing an effective date of July 1, 2026, to ensure the funds are available for the agency's operations at the start of the fiscal year.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the athletes associated with the Arkansas chapter of the Special Olympics who will receive financial support to participate in national competitions. The Department of Human Services, specifically the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, also benefits as it is tasked with overseeing and administering these funds.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no groups significantly or directly negatively impacted by this bill. However, because the funds are transferred from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund, the state government experiences a reduction in its reserve balance, which limits the availability of those specific funds for other potential state priorities or emergency expenditures.
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