AR HB1668

Appropriates $2,000,000 to East Arkansas Community College from the General Improvement Fund for constructing and equipping a Workforce Training Facility, including sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping.

Authorizes the college to accept and use grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income to supplement state funds and cover entire project costs.

Requires strict compliance with State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other fiscal control laws in fund disbursement.

Ensures funds are used only for purposes stated in agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative recommendations documented in budget manuals and committee minutes.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2011, citing the Arkansas Constitution's one-year appropriation limit and the need for immediate funding to support essential governmental operations.