SB 72·AR·senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION.
Signed into LawFiled Apr 14, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee
Latest Action
Notification that SB72 is now Act 93
Apr 27, 2026
Summary
The bill moves leftover money from the 2025 Arkansas Economic Development appropriations into new accounts for the Department of Commerce. It directs up to $129,082 for minority and women‑owned business loan support and several million dollars for grants, loans, and strategic‑plan activities. The changes take effect July 1, 2026 and are intended to keep development programs funded without exceeding available state cash.
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