AR SB9

Reappropriates $500,000 from Act 316 of 2011 to the State Crime Laboratory for purchase of Laboratory Scientific and Security Equipment, effective July 1, 2012.

Reappropriates $62,228 from Act 59 of 2011 to the State Crime Laboratory for costs associated with purchase of Video-Testifying equipment, effective July 1, 2012.

Permits the State Crime Laboratory to supplement State Treasury funds with grants, donations including Federal funds, and unobligated cash income to finance project costs.

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.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2012, citing the Arkansas Constitution's prohibition on appropriations exceeding one year and the need for immediate operational funding.