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Read. Follow. Verify.Arkansas allocates $7.3 million for Waterways Commission operations, port grants, and river navigation
Last action · April 22, 2026: Notification that HB1046 is now Act 47
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What This Bill Does
Arkansas enacted HB 1046, providing a total of $335,324 for the operations of the Arkansas Waterways Commission, $5,000,000 for waterway development grants, and $2,000,000 for the Arkansas River Navigation System for the ending June 30, 2027. The legislation establishes maximum salary levels for three staff positions and takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Port authorities and regional transport initiatives receive dedicated state funding to maintain river commerce and infrastructure, backed by specific oversight and procurement rules.
- The Department of Commerce houses the Arkansas Waterways Commission, which promotes river transportation and port development across the state. context
- Fiscal sessions in Arkansas occur annually in even-numbered years and are primarily restricted to budget matters and appropriations. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Arkansas Waterways Commission
Receives $335,324 in operational funding and authorization for three maximum regular employees.
port authorities
Eligible to receive a portion of $5,000,000 in waterway development grants for port projects.
intermodal authorities
Eligible to receive grant funding for port and waterway development projects.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
16 actions- Apr 22, 2026HouseEnrolledNotification that HB1046 is now Act 47
- Apr 16, 2026HouseCorrectly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
- Apr 16, 2026HouseTO BE ENROLLED
- Apr 16, 2026HouseReturned from the Senate as passed.
- Apr 16, 2026SenateReturned to the House as Passed.
- Apr 16, 2026SenateEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
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- Apr 16, 2026SenateFloorRead the third time and passed.
- Apr 15, 2026SenateIntroducedRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.
- Apr 15, 2026SenateReceived from the House.
- Apr 15, 2026HouseEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 15, 2026HouseFloorRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
- Apr 15, 2026HouseConsidered in the Committee of the Whole, and recommended do pass.
- Apr 15, 2026HouseRULES SUSPENDED
- Apr 14, 2026HouseCommitteeReturned by the Committee Do Pass
- Apr 8, 2026HouseIntroducedRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
- Apr 1, 2026HouseIntroducedFiled
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