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AR HB1559

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

James McLean

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Education for grants for an arts enrichment pilot program
  • Exempts the appropriation from restrictions applicable to other programs currently administered, allowing the Department to adopt new rules and regulations to implement the program
  • Prohibits contracts or obligations exceeding available State Treasury funds, but allows institutions to supplement with grants, donations, Federal funds, and unobligated cash income
  • Requires strict compliance with State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and fiscal control regulations unless specifically provided otherwise
  • Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2013, citing Arkansas constitutional requirements for annual appropriations and the need for immediate funding to maintain essential governmental programs

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Education - Arts Enrichment Pilot Program Grants General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Read the third time and failed.

4/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Budget2/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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