AR HB1071

Appropriates $1,296 to the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers for operating expenses during fiscal year 2016-2017, payable from cash funds as defined by Arkansas Code 19-4-801

All funds allocated to operational expenses ($1,296), with zero dollars budgeted for conference and travel, professional fees, capital outlay, and data processing

Requires disbursement of funds to comply with State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act, and other fiscal control laws of Arkansas

Establishes that funds must be used in compliance with stated reasons for adoption as evidenced by Agency Requests, Executive Recommendations, Legislative Recommendations, and official minutes of the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2016 to ensure proper agency operation, as Arkansas Constitution prohibits appropriations for more than one year; approved May 3, 2016