AR SB139

Appropriates $11,000 to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques for fiscal year 2015-2016, funded from cash funds under Arkansas Code 19-4-801.

Allocates funds as follows: $2,999 for operating expenses, $8,001 for professional fees, $0 for conferences and travel, and $0 for capital outlay and data processing.

Requires the agency to request legal services from the Attorney General before employing private attorneys, unless the Attorney General certifies insufficient personnel are available and consents in writing.

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

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2015, stating that the appropriation is essential for agency operations under the Arkansas Constitution's one-year appropriation limit.