AR SB15

Reappropriates remaining balances from 2013 capital improvement appropriations for the Department of Arkansas Heritage, effective July 1, 2014.

Allocates approximately $45.6 million across multiple DAH divisions including central administration ($11.7 million), conservation projects ($6.3 million), arts council grants ($4.6 million), and historic preservation ($11 million).

Authorizes funding for specific projects including courthouse restoration, African American heritage programs, museum operations, natural areas acquisition, and Civil War sesquicentennial activities.

Restricts use of funds to purposes identified in agency budget requests and legislative recommendations; prohibits use of general operations funds for these capital projects.

Declares emergency clause making the act effective July 1, 2014 to ensure continuity of agency operations and essential governmental programs.