AR HB1603

Appropriates $20,000,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration - Disbursing Officer for grants to the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance to support hunger relief efforts throughout Arkansas.

Requires the agency director to notify the Speaker of the House of Representatives at least 30 days before distributing funds, including the name, address, and amount for each recipient.

Allows the appropriated funds to be supplemented by grants, donations, Federal funds, and unobligated cash income but prohibits using existing Maintenance and General Operations funds for these purposes.

Requires strict compliance with State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other applicable fiscal control laws in fund disbursement.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2013 to ensure the appropriations can be implemented without delay for proper agency operation.