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AR SB556

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Malone

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,500,000 to the University of Arkansas from the General Improvement Fund for operations, equipment, and capital improvements for the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network.

  • Authorizes the University to accept and use grants, donations, and Federal funds to supplement State Treasury funds for financing project costs.

  • Prohibits existing Maintenance and General Operations appropriations from being used for the purposes specified in this act.

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

  • Makes the act effective July 1, 2011 as an emergency measure necessary for agency operations.

Legislative Description

An Act For The University Of Arkansas - Arkansas Research And Education Optical Network Operations, Equipment And Capital Improvements General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB556 is now Act 444

3/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Budget2/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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