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AR SB118

Bill

Status

Passed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joint Budget Committee

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2018 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,106,100 in supplemental funds to the Department of Higher Education for health education grants and loans, supplementing Act 692 of 2017

  • Allocates funds for out-of-state contracts and loans in three fields: dentistry ($616,100), optometry ($90,000), and veterinary medicine ($400,000) to support Arkansas citizens' education

  • Funds are to be disbursed from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account and must comply with state procurement, accounting, budgetary, and fiscal control laws

  • Declares an emergency clause citing unforeseen circumstances making existing Department of Higher Education funds insufficient for essential governmental services, making the act effective upon passage and approval

  • Legislation approved February 23, 2018

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Higher Education Supplemental Appropriation.

Last Action

Notification that SB118 is now Act 128

2/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Budget2/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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