Arkansas’ fiscal session is here. Here are the bills to watch.
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The Arkansas fiscal session has begun, with lawmakers focusing on bills related to fiscal matters, including a multibillion-dollar state budget. Key bills to watch include appropriations for Medicaid, the Department of Corrections, and public schools, as well as funding for Arkansas TV and the Educational Freedom Account program.
Lawmakers have gathered at the Arkansas Capitol to begin the fiscal session. The primary focus is on crafting a state budget. Several key bills are being considered, including Medicaid Senate Bill 20, which authorizes $10.4 billion in spending. The Department of Corrections is also set to receive $796.8 million in funding. Additionally, Arkansas TV is slated to receive $18.1 million in spending authority. The public school fund appropriation, House Bill 1007, includes $3.4 billion in funding. These bills will be debated and voted on during the session.
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