AR SB442

Appropriates $100,000 to the Department of Human Services for grants to food pantries for personal services, operating expenses, and equipment.

Appropriates $100,000 for grants to homeless shelters for operating expenses, treatment programs, and equipment.

Appropriates $100,000 for grants to safe haven programs for personal services, operating expenses, programmatic material, and equipment.

Allows the Department of Human Services to adopt new rules and regulations to carry out the intent of the appropriations without restriction by requirements applicable to other programs.

Effective July 1, 2015, with funds payable from the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund accounts.