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HB1060
Arkansas State Library Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:15 AM
In one sentence
This law provides money to pay staff, run operations, and give aid to public libraries in Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
What it does
- Sets a maximum of 43 regular employees with specific job titles and salary grades for the State Library.
- Allows up to seven part-time or temporary workers for state operations when needed.
- Appropriates $1,677,679 in regular salaries and other funds totaling $3,684,160 from the State Library Fund Account for state operations.
- Allocates $3,218,526 from federal funds designated by the Chief Fiscal Officer to support library activities funded by the federal government.
- Provides $6,500,000 in aid specifically for public libraries across the state.
- Allows unspent money for books and subscriptions from the previous fiscal year to be carried forward if specific reporting rules are met.
Who it affects
- The Department of Education - Arkansas State Library
- Public libraries in Arkansas that receive state aid
- State employees working at the Arkansas State Library
Limits and unknowns
- The exact amount of money available for federal operations depends on funds designated by the Chief Fiscal Officer.
- Carry forward of unspent book and subscription funds requires a written statement to the Department of Finance and Administration Office of Budget explaining the need.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Appropriation
- An official act by the government to set aside a specific amount of money for a particular purpose.
- Fiscal Year
- A one-year period used for accounting and budgeting, which in this case runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
- Extra Help
- Temporary or part-time employees hired to assist with work when needed beyond the regular staff limit.
Official record
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Official summary
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.