AR HB1683

Appropriates $25,000 to the War Memorial Stadium Commission from the General Improvement Fund for construction, renovation, equipment, supplies, maintenance, and operating expenses.

Allows the Commission to accept and use grants, donations, Federal funds, and unobligated cash income to supplement state funds for project financing.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations when disbursing funds.

Establishes that appropriated funds must be used in compliance with stated reasons documented in budget manuals, agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative council or committee minutes.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2011, stating the appropriation is essential to agency operations and necessary for preservation of public peace, health, and safety.