SB641 Summary

• Appropriates supplemental funds for fiscal year 2012-2013 to pay approved claims against the State of Arkansas totaling approximately $4.6 million across multiple state agencies and municipalities.

• Awards $2,970,000 to Melissa Ashley Stewart (administratrix of Vickie Lynn Freemyer's estate) and $1,000,000 to Maurice "Trey" Clark, III (special administrator of Maurice "Beau" Clark, Jr.'s estate) through the Department of Arkansas State Police and Division of Youth Services respectively.

• Allocates funds to the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department ($154,211.45 to Cameron Construction Company, $27,500 to Pamela Perry, and $112,500 to Delta Asphalt of Arkansas), State Military Department ($45,936.70 to Powers-Mechanical Service Company), Department of Veterans' Affairs ($60,320 to Nathaniel Mumin), and other state entities.

• Distributes census-related payments totaling approximately $15,522.76 to seven Arkansas municipalities (Charleston, Chidester, Gilmore, Harrisburg, Reed, and Trumann) from the Municipal Aid Fund.

• Declares an emergency clause to enable immediate payment of claims and authorizes the Clerk of the State Claims Commission to disburse funds while ensuring compliance with state fiscal control laws.