AR SB63

Appropriates $5,592 to the Arkansas Board of Health Education for operating expenses during fiscal year 2012-2013, with all funds allocated to operational expenses and zero funding for conferences, travel, professional fees, capital outlay, or data processing.

Requires agencies to request legal services from the Attorney General before employing private attorneys; prohibits payment for legal counsel unless the Attorney General certifies in writing that services are needed and consents to private employment.

Mandates compliance with state procurement laws, budgeting procedures, revenue stabilization law, salary restrictions, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations when disbursing appropriated funds.

Establishes that fund disbursement must align with stated reasons for adoption as documented in budget manuals, legislative council minutes, and Joint Budget Committee records.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2012, citing constitutional restrictions on multi-year appropriations and the essential need for immediate agency funding.