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Daily Summary for Wednesday, April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026
The 2026 Fiscal Session has adjourned sine die. Members completed action on remaining appropriation bills and approved the Senate version of the Revenue Stabilization Act, which was signed into law by the Governor this afternoon. The budget holds overall spending growth to $211 million over last year and focuses on targeted investments in Educational Freedom […]
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Daily Summary for Tuesday, April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026
The House is nearing the conclusion of the 2026 Fiscal Session. Members approved the Revenue Stabilization Act, establishing the state budget for Fiscal Year 2027, along with more than a dozen appropriation bills for agencies and institutions including the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Health, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and […]
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Daily Summary for Monday, April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026
The House voted to amend the Revenue Stabilization Law, advancing a proposed $6.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The amendment reflects an overall increase of $211 million compared to the current year and focuses on targeted investments in key areas, including Educational Freedom Accounts, the Arkansas State Police, the Department of Correction, and […]
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2026 Fiscal Session Week 3

April 24, 2026
The House wrapped up the third week of the 2026 Fiscal Session, and we expect to complete our work next week. As the session moves forward, our focus remains on passing a responsible budget that prioritizes the needs of Arkansans while maintaining fiscal discipline. On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the […]
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Daily Summary for Thursday, April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026
On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA), the framework that outlines and prioritizes state spending for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposal includes an overall increase of $211 million compared to the current fiscal year, with targeted investments in Educational Freedom Accounts, the Arkansas State Police, the […]
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Daily Summary for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026
The Fiscal Session continued on Wednesday, with the Special Language Subcommittee spending several hours reviewing proposed amendments to appropriation bills. The subcommittee provides recommendations to the Joint Budget Committee on special language, which outlines how funds may be used for the operations of state agencies, boards, commissions, and higher education institutions. The House passed several […]
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Daily Summary for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026
The House began the third week of the Fiscal Session on Tuesday, continuing work on a series of appropriation bills. Measures approved today include appropriations for the Arkansas State Library, the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission, and Arkansas State University. Speaker Brian S. Evans told members the legislature remains on track to conclude the Fiscal Session […]
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2026 Fiscal Session Week 2

April 17, 2026
The House completed its second week of the 2026 Fiscal Session with a focus on both the state budget and a proposal aimed at providing additional property tax relief for Arkansans. In a 92–0 vote, members approved HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property […]
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Daily Summary for Thursday, April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026
With a 92–0 vote, the House approved HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property tax credit. If the Senate also approves the resolution by a two-thirds majority, legislation will be filed to raise the credit from $600 to $675. The House also passed several […]
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Daily Summary for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026
On Wednesday, the House Rules Committee advanced HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property tax credit from $600 to $675. During a Fiscal Session, resolutions to consider non-budget legislation must receive a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers before a bill can be filed. […]
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Daily Summary for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026
The House kicked off week two of the 2026 Fiscal Session on Tuesday. In the Joint Budget Committee, members approved an appropriation of $1 million for contraband interdiction and corrections intelligence technology. The technology is designed to detect and prevent illegal wireless device activity in Department of Corrections facilities. The committee also approved an amendment […]