Bill > HB1034

This bill appropriates $250 million to the Arkansas Department of Human Services - Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services for the construction of an additional State Behavioral Health Hospital during fiscal year 2025-2026. The funding will be transferred from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to a designated cash fund in the State Treasury. The bill also makes several technical amendments to existing state laws, removing specific references to the Arkansas State Hospital's location in Little Rock or Pulaski County. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for disbursement controls, ensuring that funds are used strictly for the intended purpose and in compliance with state fiscal regulations. An emergency clause is included to emphasize the critical nature of the appropriation and to ensure the funds can be accessed starting July 1, 2025. The bill aims to expand the state's behavioral health infrastructure by providing significant capital funding for a new hospital facility, with strict guidelines on how the funds can be used and monitored.

Budget and Finance

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1034&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R