AR SB700

Appropriates $1,500,000 to the University of Arkansas - Division of Agriculture from the General Improvement Fund for construction, renovation, maintenance, equipment, security enhancements, technology upgrades, personal services, and operating expenses.

Permits the university to supplement state funds with grants, donations including Federal funds, and unobligated cash income to finance project costs.

Prohibits use of existing Maintenance and General Operations appropriations for purposes covered by this act.

Requires strict compliance with State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other applicable fiscal control laws.

Declares emergency effective July 1, 2015, due to constitutional prohibition on multi-year appropriations and essential need for agency operations.