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AR SB434

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Thompson

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Improvement Fund to be transferred to the Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund for behavioral health services in Arkansas
  • Appropriates an additional $2,000,000 from the Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund for behavioral health services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014
  • Authorizes the Department of Human Services to adopt new rules and regulations to carry out the intent of the appropriations without being restricted by requirements applicable to other programs
  • Requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, and fiscal control laws in disbursement of funds, though agencies may supplement with grants, donations, and federal funds
  • Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2013 to ensure immediate operation of the agency and prevent irreparable harm to essential governmental programs

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Services General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Notification that SB434 is now Act 800

4/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Budget2/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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