HB 1131 Summary

• Appropriates $2,523 to Arkansas Northeastern College for fiscal year 2017-2018 as a supplemental addition to funds previously appropriated by Act 108 of 2017.

• Allocates all appropriated funds to operational expenses, with no amounts designated for conferences and travel, professional fees, capital outlay, or data processing.

• Requires disbursement to comply with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and other applicable fiscal control laws and regulations.

• Declares an emergency due to unforeseen circumstances making previously appropriated funds insufficient for the college to continue providing essential governmental services.

• Bill approved on February 28, 2018, with emergency clause providing immediate effectiveness upon passage.