AR HB1155

Appropriates $1,500,000 to the Secretary of State from the County Voting System Grant Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.

Funds are designated for grants, aid, and professional fees and services to upgrade or purchase county voting systems.

Disbursement of funds must comply with the State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations.

Requires that disbursed funds align with stated reasons for the appropriation as documented in budget manuals, letters, and official minutes of the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.

Establishes an emergency clause making the act effective July 1, 2012, stating the appropriation is essential to agency operations.