AR SB589

Appropriates $120,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Human Services - Division of Aging and Adult Services for the Arkansas Area Agency on Aging.

Funds designated for a week-end frozen home delivered meal program serving eligible recipients throughout Arkansas.

Authorizes the agency to accept and use grants, donations, and Federal funds to supplement state appropriations, provided maintenance and general operations funds are not diverted for this purpose.

Exempts the appropriation from requirements applicable to other programs currently administered by the agency, with new rules and regulations to be adopted as needed.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2011, citing the need for immediate program operation and potential harm from delayed implementation.