AR SB437

Appropriates $165,000 to East Arkansas Community College from the General Improvement Fund for campus energy management and environmental control system improvements, enhancements, equipment, renovation, maintenance, and upgrades.

Authorizes the college to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income to finance the project.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations in disbursing funds.

Specifies that appropriations must be used only for stated purposes as documented in budget manuals, agency requests, and legislative recommendations.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2015 to ensure immediate operation of the agency and prevent harm to essential governmental programs.