Bill > HB1899

This bill amends the law regarding the Arkansas Veterans' Child Welfare Service by removing specific provisions about the appointment and reporting structure of its director. Previously, the director was to be named by the Governor based on a recommendation from the American Legion — Department of Arkansas Foundation, Inc., and was to report to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill eliminates these detailed appointment and reporting requirements, effectively giving the Governor more flexibility in managing the service's leadership. The core mission of the service remains unchanged: to provide temporary welfare and rehabilitation services for minor children of deceased or medically incapacitated honorably discharged Arkansas veterans. The bill also maintains the service's existing authorization to enter into contracts with veterans' organizations, private entities, or the federal government to support child welfare services, and allows funds from non-state sources to be deposited in state banks and administered according to their intended purposes.

Military Affairs and Security

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1899&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R