AR SB406

Appropriates $150,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences from the General Improvement Fund for personal services, operating expenses, equipment purchases, and professional fees related to liver transplantation costs.

Permits the university to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income to cover total project costs.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization laws, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations in fund disbursement.

Restricts use of the appropriation solely to liver transplantation purposes and prohibits the funds from being used for general maintenance and operations.

Declares the act effective July 1, 2011 as an emergency measure necessary for the immediate operation of essential governmental programs.