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AR HB1523

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

James McLean

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $8,000,000 total from the General Improvement Fund to eight regional economic development districts in Arkansas, with $1,000,000 allocated to each district.

  • Districts receiving funds are: Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Western, West Central, and Central Arkansas Economic Development Districts.

  • Allows recipients to accept and use federal grants, donations, and unobligated funds to supplement state appropriations for project financing.

  • New rules and regulations may be adopted to implement the appropriations without being restricted by other program requirements.

  • Effective July 1, 2013, with emergency declaration to ensure agency operations and essential governmental programs.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Disbursing Officer - Planning And Development Grants General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Read the third time and failed.

4/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Budget2/27/2013

Full Bill Text

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