AR SB318

Appropriates $3,856,000 to the Department of Education - Educational Television Division from the General Improvement Fund for maintenance of state-owned broadcast infrastructure, network distribution systems, and operating expenses.

Appropriates $260,000 to the Department of Education - Educational Television Division for personal services and operating expenses related to archiving stories of World War II veterans.

Restricts expenditures to State Treasury funds actually available and requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, and revenue stabilization laws unless specifically exempted by law.

Allows institutions and agencies to supplement appropriated funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income for project financing.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2017, citing the constitutional prohibition on appropriations exceeding one year and the need for immediate agency operation.