AR HB1706

Appropriates $800,000 to the University of Arkansas - Division of Agriculture from the General Improvement Fund for the Discovery Farm project, including establishment, personal services, operational expenses, maintenance, and general operations.

Allows the university to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income, but prohibits using other Maintenance and General Operations appropriations for this project.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and regulations from the Department of Finance and Administration in disbursement of funds.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2011, citing the constitutional prohibition on multi-year appropriations and the necessity for immediate operation of the agency.