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AR HB1636

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Charlotte Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $4,000,000 from the General Improvement Fund to eight regional economic development districts in Arkansas, with $500,000 allocated to each district.

  • Districts receiving grants include Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Western, West Central, and Central Arkansas Economic Development Districts.

  • Allows districts to accept and use federal grants, donations, and unobligated cash income to supplement state funds for project financing.

  • Prohibits use of the appropriated funds for maintenance and general operations of recipient agencies or institutions.

  • Effective July 1, 2013, with emergency clause declaring necessity for immediate implementation to support 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

Budget3/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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