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AR HB1707

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Duncan Baird

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $125,000,000 to the Department of Finance and Administration - Disbursing Officer for the Arkansas Rainy Day Fund from the General Improvement Fund

  • Prohibits awarding contracts or incurring obligations in excess of State Treasury funds actually available, though agencies may accept grants, donations, and Federal funds to supplement the appropriation

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

  • Directs that funds disbursed must comply with stated reasons for the Act's adoption as evidenced in budget manuals, letters, and official legislative minutes

  • Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2011, citing constitutional restrictions on multi-year appropriations and the necessity for immediate agency operations

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Disbursing Officer - Arkansas Rainy Day Fund General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Budget2/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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