AR SB617

Appropriates $1,300,000 to the University of Arkansas at Monticello from the General Improvement Fund for music building construction, renovation, maintenance, equipment, security enhancements, technology upgrades, and furnishings.

Prohibits contracts or obligations exceeding available State Treasury funds, but allows the university to accept grants, donations, and Federal funds to supplement the appropriation.

Restricts use of the appropriation to the stated purposes and prohibits using general maintenance and operations funds for these music building projects.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing, accounting, budgeting, and fiscal control laws in disbursement of funds.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2013, citing the state constitutional one-year appropriation limit and the need for immediate funding to maintain operations.