Arkansas SB68 reappropriates funds for the Department of Commerce - Division of Workforce Services for workforce development programs.

Arkansas SB68 reappropriates funds for the Department of Commerce - Division of Workforce Services to support comprehensive statewide workforce development programs. The bill allocates up to $28,000,000 for these programs, effective July 1, 2026. It also provides up to $40,000,000 for personal services, operating expenses, equipment, and grants for workforce development. The bill declares an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations take effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent harm to essential governmental programs.

Arkansas SB68 reappropriates funds for the Department of Commerce - Division of Workforce Services for workforce development programs.

Arkansas SB68 reappropriates funds for the Department of Commerce - Division of Workforce Services to support comprehensive statewide workforce development programs. The bill allocates up to $28,000,000 for these programs, effective July 1, 2026. It also provides up to $40,000,000 for personal services, operating expenses, equipment, and grants for workforce development. The bill declares an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations take effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent harm to essential governmental programs.