AR HB1023

Appropriates $114,261 to the Arkansas Cemetery Board for fiscal year 2014-2015, including $2,100 for regular salaries, $161 for personal services matching, $72,000 for operating expenses, and $40,000 for loans.

Requires the Cemetery Board to request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General before employing private attorneys, and prohibits payment for outside legal counsel without written certification from the Attorney General.

Mandates compliance with state procurement, accounting, budgeting, and salary restriction laws when disbursing appropriated funds.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2014 to ensure the Cemetery Board can operate immediately at the start of the fiscal year.

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with stated reasons documented in budget manuals and legislative committee minutes.