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AR SB685

Bill

Status

Passed

3/31/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jake Files

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $7.6 million total from the General Improvement Fund to eight regional economic development districts in Arkansas, with $950,000 allocated to each district.

  • Eligible recipients include the Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Western, West Central, and Central Arkansas Economic Development Districts.

  • Allows recipient institutions to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income to finance project costs.

  • Requires all disbursements to comply with State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2015 under emergency clause to ensure continuous agency operations.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Disbursing Officer - Planning And Development Grants General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Notification that SB685 is now Act 800

3/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Budget3/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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