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HB1020
Arkansas Department of Transportation Budget for 2026-2027
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:15 AM
In one sentence
This law sets the maximum number of regular employees and their highest possible annual salaries for the Arkansas Department of Transportation during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
What it does
- Sets a limit on how many regular employees can work in each job title at the department.
- Lists the maximum annual salary allowed for every specific position listed in the bill.
- Requires that all salaries stay within the limits set by this law and available funds.
- Allows pay periods starting in June 2026 to be paid from the new fiscal year budget ending July 31, 2027.
- Exempts these positions from some state classification rules but keeps them under regular salary restrictions.
Who it affects
- The Arkansas Department of Transportation
- Employees holding specific titles such as engineers, inspectors, and administrators within the department
- The Arkansas State Highway Commission, which determines final salaries within these limits
Limits and unknowns
- This bill only sets the maximum number of jobs and salary caps; it does not list every single worker currently employed.
- Actual salaries may be lower than the maximum rates listed if funds are limited or based on experience levels within a pool.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Appropriation
- An official act by the government to set aside money for a specific purpose.
- Fiscal Year
- A one-year period used for budgeting that runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
- Maximum Salary Rate
- The highest amount of money an employee in a specific job can be paid per year under this law.
Official record
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Official summary
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.