AR SB655

Appropriates $7,000,000 to Arkansas State University for deferred maintenance of classrooms, buildings, and related infrastructure.

Appropriates $5,000,000 for classroom renovations, refurbishing, technology updates, equipment, furniture, and other classroom needs.

Appropriates $33,000,000 for construction, equipment, landscaping, parking lot, and related costs of completing a liberal arts teaching building.

Authorizes the university to supplement State Treasury funds with grants, donations, Federal funds, and unobligated cash income to finance project costs.

Takes effect July 1, 2011 and declares an emergency to ensure the appropriations are available for immediate agency operations.