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AR HB1115

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joint Budget Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $61,473,411 for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Operations, including $16,426,131 for regular salaries, $30,000,000 for contract services, and $7,401,096 for operating expenses

  • Authorizes a maximum of 352 regular employees and 19 temporary/part-time "Extra Help" positions for the main rehabilitation services division

  • Allocates $6,971,925 for the Division of State Services for the Blind operations, with an additional $6,000,000 for Blind Services Grants

  • Establishes $750,000 for the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Program to provide loans to individuals with disabilities for assistive technology and adaptive equipment

  • Appropriates $818,892 for the Increasing Capabilities Access Network (federal funds) and $646,668 for the Statewide Disability Telecommunications Equipment Program, including $310,000 for assistive equipment purchase grants

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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