Bill > HB1107

This bill provides the fiscal appropriation and authorization for the Department of Human Services - Division of County Operations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It establishes a maximum of 2,013 full-time employees across various job classifications and authorizes 43 additional part-time or temporary employees. The bill appropriates funds for multiple operational and grant-related categories, including regular salaries ($90,009,561), extra help ($503,937), personal services matching ($36,913,982), and various grants such as TANF Block Grant ($57,200,764), Community Service Block Grant ($13,943,475), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ($5,378,754). The bill also includes special provisions requiring the department to potentially request a federal waiver to restrict financial assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, limiting benefit withdrawals and purchases. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department transfer $7.5 million from the TANF block grant to the Department of Education for the Arkansas Better Chance Program. An emergency clause is included to ensure the appropriations can take effect on July 1, 2025, and the bill emphasizes compliance with existing state procurement, accounting, and budgetary laws.

Budget and Finance

Joint Budget Committee (Joint)

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