AR SB470

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Rural Services for community improvement grants to counties for operating, construction, improvements, equipment, renovation, and maintenance of county fairs and rodeos.

Appropriates $1,000,000 for grants to Arkansas Boys and Girls Clubs for operating, construction, improvements, equipment, renovation, and maintenance expenses associated with youth program activities.

Appropriates $1,000,000 for grants to fire departments, counties, municipalities, or other eligible entities for public buildings, community centers, memorials, parks, amphitheaters, recreation centers, fire protection facilities, and cemeteries.

Funds payable from the General Improvement Fund or successor fund accounts, with authority to accept federal funds and donations to supplement appropriations.

Becomes effective July 1, 2013, with an emergency clause declaring the appropriations essential to agency operations.