AR SB651

Appropriates $750,000 to Henderson State University from the General Improvement Fund for construction, renovation, maintenance, critical maintenance, equipment, security enhancements, technology upgrades, and library resources.

Prohibits contracts and obligations from exceeding available State Treasury funds, but allows institutions to supplement with grants, donations, Federal funds, and unobligated cash income.

Restricts use of appropriated funds to the stated purposes and prohibits using maintenance and general operations funds for these improvement projects.

Requires strict compliance with State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations.

Takes effect July 1, 2013 as an emergency measure to ensure continuity of essential governmental operations.