Loading chat...

AR HB2068

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires Arkansas state agencies receiving federal grant funds to annually self-report unused funds to the Office of State-Federal Relations.

  • Mandates state agencies return 50% of unused federal grant funds to the United States Government to reduce the national debt, while allowing agencies to retain 50% as a reward for efficient use.

  • Defines "federal grant funds" as financial aid from the federal government that is not classified as a block grant, and applies to all state agencies receiving General Assembly appropriations, including higher education institutions.

  • Requires the Office of State-Federal Relations to collect annual reports of unused federal grant funds from state agencies and deposit returned funds into the Office of State-Federal Relations Fund.

  • Becomes effective only upon action by the United States Government that permits the use and return of federal grant funds in this manner.

Legislative Description

To Return Excess Federal Grant Funds To The United States Government; And To Encourage Relief Of The National Debt Of The United States.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

No bill text available