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AR SB587

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $200,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for personal services and general operating expenses of the Sickle Cell Anemia Task Force, payable from the General Improvement Fund
  • Prohibits contracts or obligations exceeding available State Treasury funds, but allows institutions to accept grants, donations, Federal funds, and use unobligated cash to supplement the appropriation
  • Requires strict compliance with State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other applicable fiscal control laws in disbursement of funds
  • Stipulates that funds must be used in compliance with stated reasons documented in budget manuals, agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative testimony
  • Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2015, as required by Arkansas Constitution which prohibits appropriations for more than one year periods

Legislative Description

An Act For The University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - Sickle Cell Anemia Task Force General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Notification that SB587 is now Act 511

3/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Budget2/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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