AR SB574

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the University of Arkansas for renovation, maintenance, personal services, equipment, and operational expenses of the Arkansas Archeological Survey.

Allows the University to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income to cover project costs.

Prohibits use of existing Maintenance and General Operations appropriations for the purposes outlined in this act.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing, accounting, budgetary procedures, revenue stabilization, and other applicable fiscal control laws in disbursement of funds.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2013, stating the funds are essential to agency operations and compliance with the Arkansas Constitution's one-year appropriation limitation.