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AR HB1695

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $750,000 to the Department of Education for the Arkansas Imagination Library for fiscal year ending June 30, 2018
  • Funds support providing free books to children from birth to five years of age regardless of family income
  • Appropriation payable from the Department of Education Public School Fund Account
  • Funds must comply with state procurement laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations
  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2017 and is declared an emergency to ensure continuity of the program

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Education - Arkansas Imagination Library Appropriation For The 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Budget2/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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