AR SB453

Appropriates $800,000 to South Arkansas Community College from the General Improvement Fund for construction, renovation, equipment purchase, instructional equipment, and major maintenance projects.

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

Prohibits use of appropriated funds for maintenance and general operations; requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, and fiscal control regulations.

Specifies that funds must be used in compliance with stated reasons for appropriation as documented in budget manuals, agency requests, and legislative recommendations.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2015, citing constitutional restrictions on multi-year appropriations and the need for immediate operational funding.