Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SB4

Introduced

4/1/26

Refer

4/8/26

Refer

4/21/26

Report Pass

4/23/26

Engrossed

4/28/26

Enrolled

4/29/26

Chaptered

5/1/26

Passed

5/1/26

Caption

An Act For The Department Of Health - Licensing And Regulation Boards Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

Impact

The bill's passage is expected to strengthen the operational capacity of health regulatory boards by ensuring they have adequate funding for personnel and operational duties. By facilitating the necessary budget allocations, the bill supports ongoing healthcare initiatives, including the implementation and enforcement of health regulations which align with state laws. Furthermore, it assists in maintaining the quality of healthcare services provided to the public by ensuring that regulatory bodies can act effectively.

Summary

Senate Bill 4 (SB4) focuses on making appropriations for the Arkansas Department of Health's licensing and regulation boards for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill allocates funds for personal services, operational expenses, and salary support across various health-related boards, including those for acupuncture, drug counseling, dental, medical, and nursing. These provisions aim to ensure that these health boards operate efficiently and effectively, continuing to provide necessary oversight within the state's healthcare systems.

Contention

While the bill seems to garner general support as it addresses the funding needs of essential healthcare regulatory bodies, discussions may arise regarding the adequacy of the appropriations and the prioritization of funds. Some stakeholders may express concern about whether the provided funding adequately meets the demands of current healthcare challenges, particularly in the post-pandemic landscape. Moreover, the implications of the bill on existing regulations could raise questions about the balance between regulation and operational freedom for health service providers.

Latest AR SB4 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SB38

An Act For The Department Of Health -licensing And Regulation Boards Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR HB1163

An Act For The Department Of Labor And Licensing - Boards And Commissions Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR SB37

An Act For The Department Of Commerce Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR HB1104

An Act For The Department Of Labor And Licensing - Division Of Labor Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR SB25

An Act For The Department Of Commerce - State Insurance Department Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR HB1091

An Act For The Department Of Health Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR SB92

An Act For The Department Of Transformation And Shared Services Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR SB88

An Act For The Department Of Education - Division Of Higher Education Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR SB39

An Act For The Department Of Commerce - Division Of Workforce Services Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AR HB1153

An Act For The Department Of Agriculture - Promotion Boards Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

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To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.