AR SB725

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Human Services - Division of Behavioral Health for treatment program grants covering personal services, operating expenses, construction, improvements, equipment, renovation, and maintenance.

Allows the department to adopt new rules and regulations to implement the appropriations without restrictions from requirements applicable to other programs.

Permits institutions to supplement state funds with grants, donations, and federal funds, but prohibits using existing maintenance and operations appropriations for these purposes.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing, accounting, budgetary procedures, and fiscal control laws in disbursement of funds unless specifically exempted by law.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2013, stating the appropriation is essential for agency operation and to preserve public peace, health, and safety.