AR SB522

Appropriates $300,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Human Services - Division of Behavioral Health for treatment program grants covering personal services, operating expenses, construction, improvements, equipment, renovation, and maintenance.

Allows the division to adopt new rules and regulations to carry out the appropriation's intent without being restricted by requirements applicable to other programs.

Permits institutions to supplement state funds with grants, donations, and federal funds, but prohibits using existing maintenance and operations appropriations for these treatment program purposes.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing, accounting, budgeting, and fiscal control laws when disbursing funds, unless specifically exempted by law.

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