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AR HB1650

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Webb

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for grants to fire departments.

  • Requires distribution of funds to each county based on percentages prescribed in Arkansas Code 14-284-403.

  • Permits fire departments to use grants for maintenance and general operations, firefighting training, equipment purchases, and other fire protection expenses.

  • Exempts fire departments receiving these grants from requirements under Act 833 of 1991 and Arkansas Code 14-284-401 through 14-284-411.

  • Requires the agency to notify the Speaker of the House at least 30 days before distributing funds, including the name, address, and amount for each recipient; becomes effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Disbursing Officer - Grants To Fire Departments General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

House Notification that HB1650 is now Act 300

3/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Budget2/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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