SB50 Arkansas State University Newport Appropriations FY2026-2027
Summary
The Arkansas Senate passed SB50, an appropriations bill for Arkansas State University Newport for fiscal years 2026-2027, as part of the 95th General Assembly 2026 Fiscal session. The bill was filed on April 1, 2026, read twice in the Senate, referred to the Joint Budget Committee, and returned on April 14, 2026 with a Do Pass recommendation. The bill requires House passage and gubernatorial approval before becoming effective.
What changed
SB50 establishes appropriations for Arkansas State University Newport covering the 2026-2027 fiscal biennium. The bill was introduced by the Joint Budget Committee and successfully passed the Senate chamber on April 14, 2026. The bill now proceeds to the House of Representatives for consideration.\n\nAffected parties including university administrators and state budget officials should monitor the bill's progress through the remaining legislative steps including House committee review, floor vote, and potential gubernatorial action before appropriations become binding.
What to do next
- Monitor bill progress through House chamber and for gubernatorial action
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ChangeBridge / Arkansas / SB50 Passed SB50 Senate Bill Passed 2026-04-01
An Act For The Arkansas State University - Newport Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
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State Arkansas
Session 95th General Assembly (2026 Fiscal)
Chamber Senate
Official Source arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb50&dd...
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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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