Arkansas SB9 Minority Health Initiative and Commission Appropriation
Summary
The Arkansas General Assembly passed SB9, establishing the Arkansas Minority Health Initiative within the Department of Health and providing appropriations for the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for fiscal years 2026-2027. The Joint Budget Committee sponsored the bill, which was filed on April 1, 2026, and returned with a Do Pass recommendation on April 14, 2026. This legislation creates a new state health initiative focused on minority health outcomes.
What changed
Arkansas SB9 establishes the Arkansas Minority Health Initiative within the Department of Health and appropriates funds for the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for the 2026-2027 fiscal years. The bill was sponsored by the Joint Budget Committee and passed both chambers during the 95th General Assembly.
Affected parties including public health authorities, healthcare providers, and social services organizations should monitor for program implementation guidelines and eligibility criteria issued by the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Organizations serving minority populations may have opportunities to participate in or partner with the initiative.
What to do next
- Monitor Arkansas Minority Health Commission for program implementation details
- Review eligibility requirements for initiative participation
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ChangeBridge / Arkansas / SB9 Passed SB9 Senate Bill Passed 2026-04-01
An Act For The Arkansas Minority Health Initiative Of The Department Of Health - Arkansas Minority Health Commission Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Bill Details
State Arkansas
Session 95th General Assembly (2026 Fiscal)
Chamber Senate
Official Source arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb9&ddB...
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Joint Budget Committee
Action History
2026-04-14 S Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass 2026-04-08 S Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE 2026-04-01 S Filed
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2026-04-08 J Budget
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2026-04-01 Draft Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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